LA County is facing a swarm of wildfires powered by a rare windstorm. Here is what we know.

There are at least three dangerous and rapidly spreading wildfires in Los Angeles County each having started on Tuesday, Jan 7. The fires are quickly consuming hundreds and thousands of acres across the county with homes, schools and other structures burning down.

The fires have been propelled by a dynamic and rare Santa Ana windstorm that features powerful gusts ranging from 40 to 80 mph throughout the most notably in foothills and mountain areas.

Todd Hall, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service...