Intense Santa Ana winds fuel dangerous Ventura County wildfire, force grounding of choppers

L.A. Times Tuesday, 5 December 2017 ()
Faced with the strongest Santa Ana winds of the season this week, firefighters had been bracing for a flashpoint.

And on Monday, they got it when a fire broke out near Santa Paula and quickly exploded to more than 5,000 acres in just a few hours.

Some of Southern California’s worst wildfires have...
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News video: Santa Ana Winds Fan Flames Of Thomas Fire

Santa Ana Winds Fan Flames Of Thomas Fire 00:39

 Strong winds whipping across Southern California are fanning the flames of a wildfire. Known as the Thomas Fire, the blaze scorched more than 31,000 acres, forcing thousands in Ventura county to evacuate their homes. According to the Ventura County Fire Department, Santa Ana winds are making the fire...