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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) \u2014 Wildfires are continuing to tear through Southern California on Thursday, burning thousands of acres and killing five. <\/p>\n
It’s being considered the most devastating winter fires in more than four decades for the area, considering fires aren’t typical<\/a> for this time of year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Largest of the wildfires burning in Los Angeles are still uncontrolled<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Multiple components have come together to make this the case, and the building blocks are not unlike those we would see here in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n Los Angeles has only seen 0.03″ of rain since May 6, 2024, leading to extremely dry conditions. We are also seeing our second-longest dry streak<\/a>, with no measurable rain since July 13, 2024.<\/p>\n Both Los Angeles and Las Vegas saw record highs this summer, with Las Vegas experiencing its warmest year on record<\/a> and California seeing its hottest summer on record, according to NOAA<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Las Vegas breaks all-time record high temperature<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Both cities are experiencing winds from the north and northeast due to being situated between high pressure and low pressure aloft. <\/p>\n However, the Southern California topography enhances the winds as the air flows down the mountains and warms, enhancing the fire danger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n