Fierce Winds Whip up Fires across Los Angeles County

Several blazes destroyed homes and injured firefighters on Tuesday.

'Jeremy Miles'

Updated July 7, 2025 10:00PM

Fueled by what forecasters said were the strongest Santa Ana winds in 10 years, several wildfires burned homes, closed freeways, and forced evacuations across Los Angeles County on Tuesday. Officials fear weather conditions are ripe for more destruction this week.