Calmer or no winds also contribute to better conditions. Strong winds give oxygen to flames and can dry out vegetation, ...

The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure, winds, and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles, according to the National Weather Service. The term “vortex” refers to the circulation of ...

Authorities say another person has died in the Los Angeles wildfires, bringing the number of deaths to at least 25.