Wildfires began breaking out in Southern California Tuesday morning as a life-threatening, widespread windstorm that could be one of the most destructive to hit<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Thousands of people fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades quickly spread to 1,260 acres Tuesday, a blaze which authorities said could grow further as even stronger winds are expected through the night.

The major wind event is again bringing dangerous fire weather conditions — meaning that if a fire sparks, the blaze could quickly spread into an erratic, fast-moving wildfire.

Everyone looks out for each other," said Marty Holmes. That’s Marty’s motto, when it comes to the wind. "I have so much to get done," he added.

Strong Santa Ana winds capable of toppling trees or causing widespread power shutoffs are expected to arrive to Southern California Tuesday. In preparation for the wind event and heightened wildfire risks,

Rare, late-season red flag warnings are set to go into effect 4am today due to ""PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION," forecasters say.

Strong Santa Ana winds capable of toppling trees or causing widespread power shutoffs are expected to arrive in Southern California on Tuesday. KTLA's Carlos Saucedo speaks with fire officials warning of dangerous conditions and urging public safety.

In the face of what's predicted to be an intense Santa Ana windstorm, additional firefighting resources will be deployed throughout San Diego County for the remainder of the week, it was announced Monday.

The latest Santa Ana wind event that officials have described as “life-threatening,” “extreme,” and “destructive” is expected to last until Wednesday afternoon. Red Flag warnings have been issued for much of Southern California,