Southern California Edison shut off power for thousands of Ventura County residents Monday, seeking to limit the risk of further fires.

As Southern California shifts into recovery mode after the devastating wildfires, residents should stay on alert on Monday and Tuesday with high winds returning. The National Weather Service has issued another Red Flag Warning from 10 a.

Southern California Edison meteorologists expect PSPS conditions to continue through at least early Wednesday morning, if not longer.

The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.

As critical fire weather continues to strike in Southern California, crews are also tasked with preparing for a storm expected this weekend that could trigger mudslides in burn scar areas.

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Los Angeles City and County officials provided an update on current wildfire conditions as well as what to expect ahead of an incoming storm.

Evacuations were ordered as the Hughes Fire rapidly expanded near Los Angeles, threatening foothill communities and prompting school evacuations.

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area that left parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.

Firefighters in Southern California are once again battling a wildfire, this time in Castaic in Los Angeles County, north of Los Angeles itself. Evacuation orders have been issued for the surrounding areas.

Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities

Southern California was hit by multiple wildfires starting Jan. 7, affecting neighboring Pasadena and Altadena after the fire began in Eaton Canyon. With winds reaching up to 80 mph, three homeowners and a group of volunteers worked together to save homes on Boston Street.

Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some needed rain this weekend, dampening prospects of another round of deadly wildfires while raising the possibility of challenges like toxic ash runoff.