As the deadly and devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area continue to rage, shell-shocked residents across the region are wondering: Is there an end in sight?

Experts told USA TODAY that long term, the blazes will be contained through a combination of firefighter effort and cooperation from Mother Nature.

The immediate forecast is far from helpful. "The Santa Ana winds will continue through Wednesday morning with moderate to strong gusts accompanied by low humidity," Toddi Steelman, a wildfire expert at Duke University, told USA TOD...
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