The Eaton fire, the second largest in a series of blazes to break out in the city last week, has burned more than 14,000 acres and is 33% contained, authorities said.
Jim Hudson, CalFire’s deputy chief, said Monday that the Palisades fire had “very little growth.”
The BBC Weather Center says Santa Ana’s winds, blowing from the east or northeast, could reach gusts of up to 70 mph (112 km/h) on Tuesday, potentially fueling more fires.
Weather officials say winds are expected to ease after Wednesday, allowing firefighters to further contain the blazes.
A curfew remains in effect in evacuation areas from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time.
Adam Schiff, the newly elected Democratic senator from California, told the BBC that he hoped the incoming Trump administration would act quickly on disaster relief.
When asked whether wildfires have become increasingly politicized, Schiff said, “Ever since fires started, people have been doing it.”
“It’s not helping right now, let’s just focus on putting out these fires, getting people the help they need.”
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to visit the area in the coming days.
Federal lawmakers are set to meet Tuesday morning to discuss state disaster relief.
President Joe Biden said he has sent hundreds of federal personnel, air and ground support to California and his team will “quickly respond” to any request for additional assistance.
“Our hearts ache for the 24 innocent souls we lost,” he said.
