Los Angeles County is under a red flag warning due to ongoing critical fire weather conditions anticipated to last through Friday night.
Firefighters are battling the Palisades fire and the Eaton fire, which have burned over 17,000 acres and 10,000 acres, respectively, with 0% containment.
A wildfire near Runyon Canyon was contained, and an earlier mandatory evacuation order in Hollywood was largely lifted.
Forecasters warn of returning winds, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph, potentially affecting fire spread.
Officials emphasize the need for vigilance as the region faces erratic winds that could lead to rapid fire growth.