According to the National Weather Service, a “particularly dangerous situation warning” was issued in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties from 12 PM Monday through 10 AM Tuesday.

A red flag warning was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Saturday at 2:43 p.m. valid from Monday 10 a.m. until Tuesday 10 p.m.

Firefighters say winds between 20 and 30 mph were blowing through the area as they attempted to quell the flames burning in the Santa Clara Riverbed.

On Saturday at 2:43 p.m. a red flag warning was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA valid from Monday 10 a.m. until Tuesday 10 p.m.

Although the National Weather Service downgraded the severity of its forecast on Tuesday, forecasters expect higher wind gusts on Wednesday that could lead to “explosive fire growth.”

A fire broke out in Ventura County on Monday near the Santa Clara River. The fire, named the Auto Fire, coincides with warnings about Santa Ana winds, which could lead to more fires in Southern California. VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - Crews have stopped forward progress on a fire that broke out in Ventura County on Monday.

Around 12:30 p.m., a brush fire was reported along Pacific Coast Highway near Leo Carrillo State Beach in Los Angeles County, just across the Ventura County line. The blaze burned roughly 3 acres.

The NWS San Diego CA issued an updated high wind warning at 9:43 p.m. on Sunday valid from Monday 8 p.m. until Tuesday 8 p.m. The warning is for San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire,

Powerful and damaging winds are forecast in Ventura and Los Angeles counties Monday and Tuesday, creating a particularly dangerous situation for fires, the National Weather Service said. The strong winds are expected to blow from 8 a.