The Aporia
The Aporia
The Associated Press. (2026, October 15). Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/hot-weather-and-gusty-winds-raise-california-wildfire-threat-as-power-shutoffs-are-planned/article_cce74dbc-92f9-5cd9-acb3-6b4fe4fa92a9.html
The Associated Press. “Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start.” Toronto Star, 15 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/hot-weather-and-gusty-winds-raise-california-wildfire-threat-as-power-shutoffs-are-planned/article_cce74dbc-92f9-5cd9-acb3-6b4fe4fa92a9.html.
The Associated Press. “Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start.” Toronto Star, October 15, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/hot-weather-and-gusty-winds-raise-california-wildfire-threat-as-power-shutoffs-are-planned/article_cce74dbc-92f9-5cd9-acb3-6b4fe4fa92a9.html.
Dated from the outlet's own feed. Check the original for its byline.
As of October 15, 2026, large swaths of California are facing dangerous fire weather conditions starting Thursday, with thousands potentially losing power as utilities shut off electricity to prevent wildfires during hot and windy conditions expected through Saturday. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who faced criticism for the city’s handling of deadly fires in 2025, has directed the fire department to deploy personnel and equipment ahead of the winds. The National Weather Service predicts Santa Ana winds blowing from Southern California's interior toward the coast, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph in some areas, particularly in the San Gabriel mountains and Santa Susana mountains. These conditions could exacerbate wildfire risks, especially given that neighborhoods are still being rebuilt after multiple blazes that consumed more than 16,000 structures last year.
