The National Weather Service warns to “stay on guard for a fast-moving fire,” as winds may challenge containment efforts. Follow live updates on the Palisades, Eaton and other fires.

New or existing wildfires could grow rapidly on Wednesday under these conditions, forecasts warned. Officials are trying to prevent speculation and evictions in ravaged neighborhoods.

Thousands of firefighters are battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County. About 88,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders and another 84,000 are under evacuation warnings.

More than 12,000 structures have been burned to the ground as firefighters are attempting to put out the devastating fires plaguing the Southland. At least 24 people have been killed, but public officials warn the number is expected to rise.

Death toll jumps to 25 as winds return increasing fears of ‘explosive fire growth’ - Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage through southern California as Santa Ana winds set to return