As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.

Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate when the blazes ignited and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Here are the latest updates.

Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is facing questions about whether state officials were unprepared for the wildfires raging through Los Angeles, and whether more preventative measures

Gavin Newsom repeatedly failed to address ... shifting blame to factors like the fierce Santa Ana winds that hindered firefighters’ progress, and even the fire hydrants. Bass conceded that ...

At least 24 people have died between the Eaton and Palisades fires and at least 16 people have been reported missing.

Days after fires started destroying large portions of LA County, even more members of the California National Guard has been deployed to stop looting

Trump alleged that Newsom's policies regarding water management and environmental conservation contributed to the ongoing crisis.

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 small amount of rain is in the forecast for the region beginning late Friday through early Saturday, a much anticipated change of weather.

Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.