Devastating fires in Lahaina, Hawaii and Paradise, California share a crucial root cause with the LA blazes. It's a clue to our fire future. The storm will produce heavy snow and disruptive ice for tens of millions of people across the South.

Now, there is a winter storm watch for the area. Snow, along with ice and the power grid, are concerns for Duke Energy. While they’re preparing to respond, they want to make sure residents will be able to as well.

Duke Energy crews in central North Carolina are prepared for potential power outages due to the winter storm. Iconic landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign were engulfed in smoke from the LA wildfires.