A warning went out Wednesday morning about dangerous high winds fueled by the Santa Anas.
“Extreme fire risk” warnings went out, with officials warning of a “significant risk of rapid fire spread” due to the Santa Ana winds – which have gusts of up to 75mph.
The winds were predicted to reach near hurricane force in some areas.
This is the fourth time in recent months that Los Angeles has faced a “particularly dangerous weather situation”, and the three previous warnings all resulted in major wildfires, the Los Angeles Times reported.
“I don’t want people to start thinking everything’s OK now. Everything’s not OK yet,” the LA county sheriff, Robert Luna, said in a Tuesday morning press conference. “It is still very dangerous for the next 24 hours.”

Meanwhile, the official death toll from last week’s fires in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades is expected to rise.
Here is the latest on the evolving situation in southern California:
As of Tuesday morning, 84,800 people had been warned they might be ordered to evacuate because of fire risk, while another 88,000 people remained under current evacuation orders.
On Tuesday afternoon, officials said at least 25 people had died from the fires, but this number is expected to rise. At least two dozen people have been reported missing, 18 of them in the Eaton fire in north-east Los Angeles, and six around the Pacific Palisades.
More than 12,000 structures had been destroyed. Estimates put the cost of damage at about $250bn, which could make it the costliest fire in American history.
Los Angeles mayor, Karen Bass, and other officials – who have faced criticism over their initial response to the fires – expressed confidence that the region was ready to face the new threat with scores of additional firefighters brought in from around the US, as well as from Canada and Mexico. At a press conference, Bass described the level of destruction across parts of the city as the aftermath of a “dry hurricane”, and pledged that city officials would work hard to reduce the bureaucracy residents may face as they start to recover from the fires.
More than 75,000 households, most of them in Los Angeles county, were without power on Tuesday morning, but Southern California Edison had warned nearly half a million customers on Monday that their power may be shut off temporarily because of the expected high winds on Tuesday and Wednesday.
As of midday on Tuesday:
The Palisades fire, at 23,700 acres and 17% containment.
The Eaton fire, at 14,100 acres and 35% containment.
The Hurst fire, at nearly 800 acres and 97% containment.
The new Auto fire, which broke out on Monday night in Ventura, is now fully contained, and no evacuation orders remain in effect.
This as Los Angeles continues to grapple with devastating wildfires, notably the Palisades and Eaton Fires, which have collectively scorched over 38,000 acres. These fires have resulted in at least 25 fatalities and the destruction of more than 12,000 structures, marking them among the most destructive in Southern California’s history.
Approximately 88,000 residents remain under mandatory evacuation orders, with an additional 84,000 under evacuation warnings. Firefighters, numbering over 8,500 and hailing from multiple states and countries, are working tirelessly to contain the blazes. The Palisades Fire is currently 18% contained, while the Eaton Fire has reached 35% containment.
In response to the crisis, relief efforts are underway, including financial assistance from FEMA, which has disbursed over $8 million for immediate needs. Additionally, community initiatives and GoFundMe campaigns have been established to support those affected.
Residents are advised to stay informed through official channels and adhere to evacuation orders and safety guidelines. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is also coordinating efforts to assist those impacted by the wildfires.