Hurricane-strength winds played a major role in the deadly wildfires that have ravaged the Los Angeles area this week. Powerful winds, locally known as the Santa Ana winds, swept down the mountains outside the city and spread wildfires into several neighborhoods, creating a terrifying scene. @ScienceAlert tells us more, including why the fire risk was so high:

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