Rich Thompson

meteorologist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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At least two wildfires — in Pacific Palisades and West Hollywood — have started as the worst windstorm in more than a decade blasts SoCal.

Mountain waves plus Santa Anas: Dangerous wind combo for SoCal fires

At least two wildfires — in Pacific Palisades and West Hollywood — have started as the worst windstorm in more than a decade blasts SoCal.

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