– At least 24 people are dead, and over a dozen remain missing as wildfires rage across Southern California. Severe drought and strong Santa Ana winds have created a “particularly dangerous situation,” leaving fire crews struggling to contain the devastation.

A red flag warning, effective from 4 a.m. Tuesday to noon Wednesday,covers large parts of L.A. and Ventura counties. Weather officials forecast winds between 45-70 mph and relative humidity as low as 8%, which could worsen the fires.

The Palisades Fire remains outside the warning zone, but the Eaton Fire in the Altadena area lies dangerously close. Strong winds are expected to fan existing flames, increasing challenges for containment efforts.

Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant as conditions are primed for the fires to spread further, threatening lives and property…