Between October 20th and 24th, strong surface high pressure developed over the Great Basin and produced a strong and long-lasting Santa Ana wind event across Southern California. This particular Santa Ana wind event was the strongest and most widespread in recent memory with peak wind gusts over 100 mph reported at Laguna Peak and Whitaker Peak. The offshore winds produced very warm and dry conditions across Southern California which led to 9 different wildfires across Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Four of the wildfires exceeded 700 acres with one fire burning nearly 60,000 acres.

High Wind in VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 20-OCT-07 14:30:00 to 20-OCT-07 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Whitaker Peak RAWS sensor along the Interstate 5 corridor across Ventura and Los Angeles county reported northwest winds gusting to 64 mph.

Wildfire in SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATION AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-OCT-07 03:50:00 to 27-OCT-07 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Canyon Fire in the hills of Malibu burned 4,565 acres. The fire destroyed 6 homes and one church while damaging 13 other homes. Only 3 firefighter injuries were reported.

High Wind in LOS ANGELES COUNTY COASTS INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 21-OCT-07 06:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Leo Carillo RAWS sensor reported northeast winds gusting to 60 mph.

High Wind in VENTURA COUNTY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-OCT-07 04:00:00 to 21-OCT-07 04:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Wiley Ridge RAWS sensor reported northeast winds gusting to 58 mph.

High Wind in VENTURA COUNTY COASTAL VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-OCT-07 17:30:00 to 21-OCT-07 17:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Cheeseboro RAWS sensor reported northeast winds gusting to 61 mph.

Wildfire in SANTA CLARITA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 20-OCT-07 20:42:00 to 31-OCT-07 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Ranch Fire in the Santa Clarita Valley burned 58,396 acres. The fire destroyed 1 home. No injuries were reported.

Wildfire in LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-OCT-07 11:55:00 to 29-OCT-07 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Buckweed Fire in the Aqua Dulce area burned 38,356 acres. The fire destroyed 21 homes. Three civilians and one firefighter were injured.

Wildfire in SANTA CLARITA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 22-OCT-07 13:17:00 to 24-OCT-07 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Magic Fire in the Stevenson Ranch area burned 2,824 acres. No damages or injuries were reported.

High Wind in SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATION AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-OCT-07 13:30:00 to 21-OCT-07 13:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Malibu Hills RAWS sensor reported northeast winds gusting to 64 mph.

High Wind in SANTA CLARITA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-OCT-07 06:30:00 to 21-OCT-07 06:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Newhall Pass RAWS sensor reported northeast winds gusting to 69 mph.

High Wind in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 20-OCT-07 15:00:00 to 20-OCT-07 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Montecito Hills RAWS sensor reported north winds gusting to 67 mph.

Wildfire in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-OCT-07 05:00:00 to 22-OCT-07 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Sedgewick Fire in the Santa Barbara county mountains burned 710  acres. No damages or injuries were reported.

High Wind in ANTELOPE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 20-OCT-07 20:30:00 to 20-OCT-07 20:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Poppy Park RAWS sensor in the Antelope Valley reported west winds gusting to 58 mph.

High Wind in LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 20-OCT-07 14:30:00 to 20-OCT-07 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Whitaker Peak RAWS sensor along the Interstate 5 corridor across Ventura and Los Angeles county reported northwest winds gusting to 64 mph.

High Wind in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 20-OCT-07 15:00:00 to 20-OCT-07 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Montecito Hills RAWS sensor reported north winds gusting to 67 mph.