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Hughes Fire
Coverage of Hughes Fire in the Nexus archive.
El Niñotopic1Southern Californiaplace1Brian Marshallperson1California Office of Emergency Servicesorganization1National Weather Serviceorganization1Burro Firetopic1William Deverellperson1Angeles National Forestplace1San Diego State Universityorganization1NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratoryorganization1Madeleine Pascolini-Campbellperson1Jaime E. Mooreperson1
- El Niño is here. What that means for fire season in Southern California
El Niño is expected to influence Southern California's fire and flood risks in 2025, with experts warning of potential disasters including wildfires and flash flooding. A hot, dry winter has already led to fires, and the National Weather Service predicts a 63% chance of a very strong El Niño from November to January. Fire officials advise creating defensible space around homes to mitigate wildfire risks.