Wildfire risk continues across Southern California less than a week after devastating fires swept through the region.Santa Ana winds have intensified, creating extreme fire danger for areas north and west of Los Angeles.

On Tuesday at 10:18 a.m. a red flag warning was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until Wednesday at 6 p.m. The warning is for Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area, Southern Ventura County Mountains,

A red flag warning has been issued through Wednesday in Southern California because of potentially dangerous fire conditions. The National Weather Service issues red flag warnings when threatening wildfire conditions are more likely.