Mild temperatures and dry conditions combined with the predicted gusts of strong winds create an extreme fire danger across much of Southern California, prompting evacuations.
The National Weather Service highlighted that regions such as San Fernando Valley and Pasadena are experiencing an extreme risk due to dry fuel buildup and severe wind conditions.
UCLA's Alex Hall described the Santa Ana winds as 'very strong, hot winds that...can kick up really big fires', contributing to an almost apocalyptic atmosphere in LA.
Fire officials have been warning residents for days about this significant wind event, which mirrors previous months when extreme winds have led to destructive wildfires.
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