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David Payne: How High Winds Fuel Wildfires

David Payne: How High Winds Fuel Wildfires

News 9 News 9's Chief Meteorologist David Payne explained that while Oklahoma is known for its fast-spreading wildfires due to high winds, California's Santa Ana winds present a similar but localized threat. These winds originate from the Santa Ana Mountains, moving east to west or southwest, funneling through mountain passes toward the Pacific Ocean.

Firefighters Race To Contain Los Angeles Wildfires With Menacing Winds Forecast To Return

Firefighters Race To Contain Los Angeles Wildfires With Menacing Winds Forecast To Return

Associated Press Firefighters raced Saturday to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward the world famous J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles, while new evacuation warnings left more homeowners on edge.

Lawsuit Claims Woman’s Death Stemmed From Disneyland Fall

Lawsuit Claims Woman’s Death Stemmed From Disneyland Fall

Associated Press A lawsuit claims Disneyland employees snickered at a disabled woman struggling to get off a Jungle Cruise boat before she fell and broke a leg, leading to her death from an infection five months later.

Southern California Copes With More Wildfires Even As Winds Up North Subside

Southern California Copes With More Wildfires Even As Winds Up North Subside

News 9 Strong winds fanned new fires in Southern California on Thursday, burning homes and forcing residents to flee in a repeat of a frightening scenario already faced by tens of thousands across the state.

Californians Struggle After Latest Blackout Hits 1.5 Million

Californians Struggle After Latest Blackout Hits 1.5 Million

News 9 A new large wildfire broke out Wednesday in Southern California amid gusty winds, forcing the evacuation of the Ronald Regain Presidential Library and nearby homes.

Wildfires Rage In California With Possible Record-Setting Winds Ahead

Wildfires Rage In California With Possible Record-Setting Winds Ahead

News 9 Potentially record-shattering wind gusts could give firefighters in northern California a severe challenge this weekend as they battle numerous wildfires, and strong gusts forecast for southern California could do the same.

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California Wildfire Fanned By 70 MPH Winds Leaps Out Of Control Near Where Power Was Cut

California Wildfire Fanned By 70 MPH Winds Leaps Out Of Control Near Where Power Was Cut

News 9 A fast-moving wildfire in rural Sonoma County, intensified by 70 mph winds, prompted officials to order evacuations, CBS San Francisco reports, citing Cal Fire.

California Wildfire Fanned By 70 MPH Winds Leaps Out Of Control Near Where Power Was Cut

California Wildfire Fanned By 70 MPH Winds Leaps Out Of Control Near Where Power Was Cut

News 9 A fast-moving wildfire in rural Sonoma County, intensified by 70 mph winds, prompted officials to order evacuations, CBS San Francisco reports, citing Cal Fire.

Stabbing, Robbery Spree Leaves 4 Dead, 2 Wounded in Southern California

Stabbing, Robbery Spree Leaves 4 Dead, 2 Wounded in Southern California

News 9 A man who was "full of anger" stabbed, slashed and robbed his way across two Southern California cities in a bloody rampage that killed four people and wounded two others who were apparently targeted at random, authorities said. The 33-year-old man, from

Stabbing, Robbery Spree Leaves 4 Dead, 2 Wounded in Southern California

Stabbing, Robbery Spree Leaves 4 Dead, 2 Wounded in Southern California

News 9 A man who was "full of anger" stabbed, slashed and robbed his way across two Southern California cities in a bloody rampage that killed four people and wounded two others who were apparently targeted at random, authorities said. The 33-year-old man, from

Man Suspected Of Stealing $300,000 Ferrari Arrested After Asking For Gas Money

Man Suspected Of Stealing $300,000 Ferrari Arrested After Asking For Gas Money

A Southern California man suspected of stealing a $300,000 Ferrari was arrested after asking for gas money, authorities said.

Man Suspected Of Stealing $300,000 Ferrari Arrested After Asking For Gas Money

Man Suspected Of Stealing $300,000 Ferrari Arrested After Asking For Gas Money

A Southern California man suspected of stealing a $300,000 Ferrari was arrested after asking for gas money, authorities said.

San Bernardino Shooting Victims Include Father Of Six

San Bernardino Shooting Victims Include Father Of Six

Fourteen people were killed Wednesday when county restaurant inspector and his wife opened fire on his co-workers at a staff holiday banquet in San Bernardino County, California.

San Bernardino Shooting Victims Include Father Of Six

San Bernardino Shooting Victims Include Father Of Six

Fourteen people were killed Wednesday when county restaurant inspector and his wife opened fire on his co-workers at a staff holiday banquet in San Bernardino County, California.

Sex Offenders Accused In OKC Woman's Death Are Suspected Serial Killers

Sex Offenders Accused In OKC Woman's Death Are Suspected Serial Killers

News 9 Two sex offenders are charged in the murders of four women including a metro mother.

Sex Offenders Accused In OKC Woman's Death Are Suspected Serial Killers

Sex Offenders Accused In OKC Woman's Death Are Suspected Serial Killers

News 9 Two sex offenders are charged in the murders of four women including a metro mother.

More heat expected in California

More heat expected in California

News 9 A third straight day of summerlike heat is expected today in much of California.

More heat expected in California

More heat expected in California

News 9 A third straight day of summerlike heat is expected today in much of California.

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Lots of Rain and Mud

Lots of Rain and Mud

News 9 A strong storm cell pelted Los Angeles early today, causing some flooding lots
of mud - but no major slides.

Lots of Rain and Mud

Lots of Rain and Mud

News 9 A strong storm cell pelted Los Angeles early today, causing some flooding lots
of mud - but no major slides.

California firefighters make gains on fires

California firefighters make gains on fires

News 9 With the ferocious Santa Ana winds dying down, firefighters on Monday made gains on three raging wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee.

California firefighters make gains on fires

California firefighters make gains on fires

News 9 With the ferocious Santa Ana winds dying down, firefighters on Monday made gains on three raging wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee.

Wildfire near LA's Getty museum contained

Wildfire near LA's Getty museum contained

News 9 A wildfire burned 100 acres of brush and grass near the world-famous Getty art museum before it was doused early Thursday without causing any damage or injuries, fire officials said.

Wildfire near LA's Getty museum contained

Wildfire near LA's Getty museum contained

News 9 A wildfire burned 100 acres of brush and grass near the world-famous Getty art museum before it was doused early Thursday without causing any damage or injuries, fire officials said.

Winds return fire danger to Southern California

Winds return fire danger to Southern California

News 9 Hot, dry Santa Ana winds -- and a high risk of wildfires -- returned to southern California on Wednesday, but firefighters quickly jumped on the small brush blazes that erupted.

Winds return fire danger to Southern California

Winds return fire danger to Southern California

News 9 Hot, dry Santa Ana winds -- and a high risk of wildfires -- returned to southern California on Wednesday, but firefighters quickly jumped on the small brush blazes that erupted.

Winds push S. California wildfire away from homes

Winds push S. California wildfire away from homes

News 9 A 250-acre wildfire burned through brushy foothills in San Bernardino County on Wednesday but hot, gusty winds pushed it away from homes, authorities said.

Winds push S. California wildfire away from homes

Winds push S. California wildfire away from homes

News 9 A 250-acre wildfire burned through brushy foothills in San Bernardino County on Wednesday but hot, gusty winds pushed it away from homes, authorities said.

Winds ease, helping California firefighters

Winds ease, helping California firefighters

News 9 LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Mandatory evacuations were lifted Wednesday for many parts of the Los Angeles area threatened by wildfires as diminishing winds made firefighters' jobs easier. Evacuation

Winds ease, helping California firefighters

Winds ease, helping California firefighters

News 9 LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Mandatory evacuations were lifted Wednesday for many parts of the Los Angeles area threatened by wildfires as diminishing winds made firefighters' jobs easier. Evacuation

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UPDATE: 2 killed after truck swept away in Moore floodwaters

UPDATE: 2 killed after truck swept away in Moore floodwaters

Graham Dowers A car crash led to 2 people being swept away in rising floodwaters near Southeast 12th Street and Eastern Avenue Saturday evening.

UPDATE: 2 killed after truck swept away in Moore floodwaters

UPDATE: 2 killed after truck swept away in Moore floodwaters

Graham Dowers A car crash led to 2 people being swept away in rising floodwaters near Southeast 12th Street and Eastern Avenue Saturday evening.

1 dead, 1 injured following tornado near Spaulding

1 dead, 1 injured following tornado near Spaulding

Graham Dowers A tornado touched down Saturday night near Spaulding, leaving behind a trail of destruction that claimed one life, injured another, and destroyed multiple homes.

1 dead, 1 injured following tornado near Spaulding

1 dead, 1 injured following tornado near Spaulding

Graham Dowers A tornado touched down Saturday night near Spaulding, leaving behind a trail of destruction that claimed one life, injured another, and destroyed multiple homes.

Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, 5th-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history

Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, 5th-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history

Associated Press Oklahoma City opens NBA playoffs with one of the largest victory margins in history.

Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, 5th-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history

Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, 5th-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history

Associated Press Oklahoma City opens NBA playoffs with one of the largest victory margins in history.

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UPDATE: 2 killed after truck swept away in Moore floodwaters

UPDATE: 2 killed after truck swept away in Moore floodwaters

Graham Dowers A car crash led to 2 people being swept away in rising floodwaters near Southeast 12th Street and Eastern Avenue Saturday evening.

1 dead, 1 injured following tornado near Spaulding

1 dead, 1 injured following tornado near Spaulding

Graham Dowers A tornado touched down Saturday night near Spaulding, leaving behind a trail of destruction that claimed one life, injured another, and destroyed multiple homes.

Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, 5th-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history

Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, 5th-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history

Associated Press Oklahoma City opens NBA playoffs with one of the largest victory margins in history.

Thunder v. Grizzlies NBA Playoff game 1 breaks records, brings Thunder 131-80 win at home

Thunder v. Grizzlies NBA Playoff game 1 breaks records, brings Thunder 131-80 win at home

Carrie Winchel The Oklahoma City Thunder open their NBA playoff season at OKC’s Paycom Center against the Memphis Grizzlies. Live updates, reaction, and key moments from the game.

Child, mother, killed in Moore flood identified

Child, mother, killed in Moore flood identified

Haley Weger Moore Public Schools say a mother and her 12-year old son, Rivers Bond, are the two people who were swept away and died in dangerous floodwaters Saturday night.

Multiple state agencies coordinating response to overnight severe weather damage

Multiple state agencies coordinating response to overnight severe weather damage

Graham Dowers The Oklahoma State Emergency Operations Center remains fully activated as flooding, severe weather, and storm damage continue to impact communities across the state.

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