Red flag warnings have mostly expired in LA. But dry conditions and gusty winds could linger into Thursday, particularly in the mountains.

Santa Ana winds have died down across the greater Los Angeles area, helping firefighters to bring almost 40,000 acres of ongoing wildfires under control.

Wednesday, 1:00 a.m. PSTThe Auto Fire—which has burned 61 acres—is 47% under control, according to Cal Fire’s most recent update. Progress on the two biggest fires, however, remains slow as the containment of the Palisades Fire—which has burned 23,