Ventura County Braces for Dangerous Fire Conditions Through Wednesday

Although the National Weather Service downgraded the severity of its forecast on Tuesday, forecasters expect higher wind gusts on Wednesday that could lead to “explosive fire growth.”

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Auto Fire in Ventura County Is Small but 0% Contained

The new fire, in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles, covers 56 acres and is 0 percent contained, officials said.

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Dry Vegetation Fuels L.A. Fires as Wind Speeds Drop

The largest of the blazes expanded east on Friday, even as wind speeds, which fueled the initial blaze, fell to normal levels.

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Franklin Fire Burns in Malibu as Residents Are Forced to Evacuate

The Franklin fire started Monday night and began to spread quickly, as large parts of Southern California braced for dangerous wildfire conditions.

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