Man crashed into Calif. national park island, set off major wildfire

[Brother Buzz]

7. The hot dry offshore Santa Ana winds have been exasperating things

I always think of Raymond Chandler when the Santa Ana kicks in

There was a desert wind blowing that night. It was one of those hot dry Santa Anas that come down through the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands' necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge."

—Raymond Chandler, "Red Wind"