The Mountain Fire has been burning under dangerous conditions, prompting mandatory evacuations across southern California. As of Wednesday night, this fire has now burned over 14k acres and has threatened buildings and structures.

Much of Los Angeles County will again be facing red flag critical fire conditions Thursday as a powerful and “particularly dangerous” Santa Ana wind event continues to combine with low humidity to raise the risk of wildfires.

Wind gusts topping 70 mph in the San Gabriel Mountains are providing a taste of the conditions that are expected to continue into Thursday.