Lucas Brady Woods

The Norte Fire in Orange County has spread to several homes.

From member station Elliott, Lucas Brady Woods has more on our story.

The biggest fire in the region, the Henderson Fire, has burned over two thousand acres near US Marine Base Camp Pendleton, south of LA.

Fires in Malibu and Orange County have prompted evacuations.

Embers can get into your small vents, windows, and that's how homes typically catch on fire.

High winds have driven some of the region's most destructive fires, including the deadly Los Angeles wildfires last year.

For NPR News, I'm Lucas Brady Woods in Los Angeles.

Historic flooding in Istanbul has killed at least four people.

Much of the region is under a red flag warning today.

From member station LAist, Lucas Brady Woods has more.

The risk is so high right now because of a mix of strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity.

If a fire breaks out under these conditions, it can easily spread out of control.

They can fly up to a mile out and then drop down, and because the weather is dry, they drop down and they catch, and they'll light that brush on fire ahead of us.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have ordered extra firefighting resources to high-risk areas across the region.

For NPR News, I'm Lucas Brady Woods in Los Angeles.

On Wall Street, stocks are mixed.

Officials in Southern California are preparing for wildfires, with much of the region under a red flag warning.

From member station LAist, Lucas Brady Woods reports.

The risk is so high right now because of a mix of strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity.

If a fire breaks out under these conditions, it can easily spread out of control.

They can fly up to a mile out and then drop down, and because the weather's dry, they drop down, and they catch, and they'll light that brush on fire ahead of us.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have ordered extra firefighting resources to high-risk areas across the region.

For NPR News, I'm Lucas Brady Woods in Los Angeles.

US stock indexes closed up today.

L.A. County says now is the time to get your car ready for El Nino's winter rains, which could hit our roads hard.

Lucas Brady Woods reports.

Replacing your windshield wipers is a good place to start, especially if they're worn out.

Check your headlights and brake lights, too.

AAA recommends replacing tires every 6 to 10 years or if you see any bulges, bubbles, or damage.

Anytime it rains, do not attempt to drive or walk through floodwaters.

Lucas Brady Woods, LAist News.

Finally, some sports.

Emergency management officials are urging residents to prepare now for those situations.

Lucas Brady-Woods joins us now to talk us through it.

Hello, Lucas.

Hi, Adolfo.

And remember, if there is flooding, never try to drive through floodwaters or around barricades that are blocking things off.

That can be really dangerous.

That was LAist reporter Lucas Brady-Woods talking about preparations for the upcoming El Nino weather.

Go to LAist.com to read his story.

and that could have wider implications for our marine ecosystems.

Lucas Brady-Woods has been talking to the scientists who are watching these shifts in sea life, and he joins us now to discuss.

Hey, Lucas.

Hi, Narita.

The National History Museum also has contact information.

Don't try to help these large animals yourself.

We've been speaking with LAist reporter Lucas Brady-Woods.

Lucas, thank you so much.