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How Santa Ana Winds Are Fuelling the Deadly fires in LA

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Jon Keeley : Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast.

Keeley says the region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January .

The Eaton Fire broke out in Altadena on Jan. 7, 2025 , spreading wildfires into several neighborhoods.

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