Southern California is braced for "extremely critical fire conditions" caused by a new period of Santa Ana winds of up to 50 mph.

The National Weather Service's warning about the “particularly dangerous situation” in which any new fire could explode in size in the Los Angeles area didn’t mention fire tornadoes.

As deadly wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, a Republican congressman from Texas says federal lawmakers will consider tying relief funding for California to policy changes in the state.

A number of Republicans are calling for conditions to any federal aid that goes to California as the state struggles with catastrophic wildfires.

Millions of people across Southern California faced new wildfire warnings Tuesday, and tens of thousands saw their power shut off as strong winds blew across the parched landscape around Los Angeles where two massive blazes have been burning for a week.

At least two wildfires ignited in Southern California during critical fire weather and triggered fresh evacuations on Tuesday, one week after deadly blazes first erupted across Los Angeles County. The big picture: The fires have killed at least 25 people and the "Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning" that the National Weather Service's L.

The Auto Fire has burned nearly 56 acres in Ventura, California Monday night and was at 25% containment Tuesday afternoon.

A wildfire in Ventura County has caused an evacuation order for Auto Fire - Zone 1. The Auto Fire is burning in the river bottom off North Ventura Boulevard in Ventura. It's burned about 5 acres with a moderate rate of spread.

Auto Fire initially started 9:25 p.m. Jan. 13 in Ventura County. It has burned 56 acres after being active for three hours. At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.