What to KnowRed flag warnings are in effect for the Malibu coast, Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, and the San Gabriel, San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys.The warning will later extend to Los Angeles County beaches,

Red flag weather warning: A National Weather Service alert that warns the public — especially fire officials and firefighters — that strong winds are expected in specific areas of Southern California, and that there will be potentially dangerous fire weather conditions within the next 12 to 24 hours.

Just months after dozens of structures were destroyed by the devastating Mountain Fire in Ventura County, residents are once again on edge with another strong Santa Ana wind event bearing down on Southern California.

Thousands of people fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades quickly spread to 2,921 acres Tuesday, a blaze authorities said could grow further as even stronger winds are expected through the night.