Two new wildfires started in Southern California Tuesday night and into Wednesday, as gusty Santa Ana winds continue to plague the state this week.
The Palisades Fire, which started on Jan. 7, has burned 23,713 acres and has destroyed 5,828 structures, including homes and businesses, according to an update from Cal Fire on Monday. At least 10 fire-related deaths have been reported in the Palisades Fire.
"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service said.
Santa Ana winds return to Southern California from Monday to Tuesday, once again raising fire danger concerns.
The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.
"A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly," the NWS said.
Several counties in Southern California faced "critical" fire risks this week, according to an AccuWeather forecast.
Red flag warnings are in effect until Thursday for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Diego, due to low humidity and an uptick in Santa Ana winds.
Southern California will continue to face "dangerous fire weather conditions" including strong Santa Ana winds and extremely low humidity through later this week, forecasters said Tuesday.
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
A windblown dust and ash advisory remains in effect in Los Angeles County as another round of strong Santa Ana winds is expected.