Tree limbs that break off in high winds were often incorrectly pruned, plus how much defensible space is enough for fire safety?

Now, Santa Ana winds are expected to sweep through the area early next week, accompanied by low humidity, meaning more potentially dangerous fire conditions. Here's what to expect over the weekend and into next week.

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.

Southern California will experience cooler and breezy temperatures over the weekend before another Santa Ana event develops early next week.

Wildfire risk continues across Southern California less than a week after devastating fires swept through the region.

Multiple counties in Southern California were under red flag warnings from the NWS early Monday, with the service warning of yet another round of Santa Ana winds.

The winds from hell have returned. Santa Ana winds, one of the nation's most notorious wind events and an ongoing weather hazard in Southern California, have helped fuel the destructive wildfires ...

After a break in strong winds that helped firefighters make progress against the deadly blazes in Southern California, gusty Santa Ana winds are returning to the region this week, raising the ...

Last week, Santa Ana wind gusts reached hurricane strength ... mountains and dive into the urban coastal plains of Southern California, their molecules are compressed and they warm up.

The winds fueling Southern California wildfires form when a high-pressure system develops over the Great Basin in Utah and Nevada

Santa Ana winds in Southern California are often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a raging wildfire.

Containment of the deadly Palisades Fire has risen to 43% Saturday, up overnight from 39%, with firefighters catching a break from the weather thanks to forecasts of low clouds and good humidity levels.