After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County, Southern California now faces another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds.

"A strong Santa Ana Wind event is expected to develop Monday and last through at least Tuesday," the National Weather Service said.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed fire engines, water-dropping aircraft and hand crews across the region—to enable a rapid response if a new fire does break out, according to The Associated Press.

The Eaton Fire was 95% contained Saturday as mop-up operations continued and repopulation efforts were completed while a cold front is expected to bring at least light rain this weekend. Pasadena Water and Power lifted the do not drink water notice for the remaining areas in its service territory Friday.

As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.

The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.

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Volunteers carry water for evacuees from the Eaton Fire dwell at a donation center in Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California, on January 13, 2025. US officials warned "dangerous and strong" winds ...

Red flag parking restrictions will be in place Monday for areas of Los Angeles and Pasadena due to forecasts of extremely dangerous fire conditions. The restrictions in Los Angeles will take

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As firefighters brace for yet another round of strong Santa Ana winds over the next several days, prompting high wind warnings, dozens of residents and businesses owners impacted by the Eaton Fire attended a community meeting in Pasadena.

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.