Watch Duty Single best consumer resource: live fire cameras, evacuation information and aircraft info. I've been a paid member for a couple of years now to unlock some features and support their work. iOS, Android and Web
NASA and NOAA operate the VIIRS satellite fire sensors. Useful for tracking intensity and location of fire. I use these two:
Purple Air crowd-sourced air quality sensors. The US EPA 2.5 micron PPM is the standard for particulate observations. Also available on Apple Weather App. NOAA operates a smaller set of standardized official sensors.
CalFire. Lots of detail here including frequently updated status reports per named fire.
National Weather Service (NWS) for Los Angeles. I'm usually looking for their Area Forecast Discussion, the twice daily "blog" meant usually for other weather professionals.
California Weather Watch by Michael Schnyder
Alaska Airlines meterologist; daily CA weather briefing
Latest Jan 9, 2024
Mark Finan Weather
KCRA Sacramento Meterologist; daily CA weather briefing
Latest Jan 9, 2024
Juan Browne "Blancolirio"
Commentary. US Forest Service; Civil Aviation, former USFS C-130 MAFFS
Latest on Los Angeles Fires (Jan 8, 2024)
Turbulence Reports AIRMETS
PIREPS
Pilot specific reports of turbulence