The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.

The major wind event is again bringing dangerous fire weather conditions — meaning that if a fire sparks, the blaze could quickly spread into an erratic, fast-moving wildfire.

Less than one month after the devastating Franklin Fire, Southern California could be in for more wildfire risks with extreme dry winds on their way.

The strongest winds in more than a decade could hit Southern California on Tuesday, potentially causing structural damage and bringing extreme fire risk to areas that haven't seen substantial rain in months.

Winds will whip up and humidity levels will drop in Southern California this week, raising the risk for wildfires in parched areas still recovering from a recent destructive blaze

Winds began gaining strength across Southern California on Tuesday, as forecasters warned of “life-threatening, destructive” gusts that could last for days while toppling trees, creating dangerous surf and bringing extreme fire risk to areas that haven't seen substantial rain in months.