Strong winds are fueling fires and kicking up dust, leading to dangerously poor air quality across the South Coast Air Basin.

Fires ignited in Pacific Palisades, Sylmar and Altadena, forcing thousands to evacuate amid a life-threatening and destructive windstorm slamming Southern California.

The Eaton fire has killed 16 people, officials said. Firefighters have made progress on the wildfires over the weekend, but ...