Historically, fire-prone periods in the LA region were seasonal, peaking in late summer and early fall. Now risks are all year round.

Los Angeles County and city officials hold a news conference on the ongoing wildfires on Jan. 9. ↓ Read More

Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west were still burning uncontained on Thursday, but a brief respite from the fierce winds that have fanned the flames for two days allowed crews to slow their explosive spread.