Several counties in Southern California faced "critical" fire risks this week, according to an AccuWeather forecast.

A brush fire broke out in the Santa Ana River’s bottom in the Jurupa Valley area just before 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, burning 39 acres before firefighters late that night stopped the blaze from spreading. As of Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, containment was at 45%.

The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.

A rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning has been issued for Southern California as a powerful and potentially damaging Santa Ana wind event​ is expected.

Multiple counties in Southern California were under red flag warnings from the NWS early Monday, with the service warning of yet another round of Santa Ana winds.

Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to know.

As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.

Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California. Here's the forecast and an assessment of how much it will help reduce fire risk.

And, the Laguna Fire, which started in Ventura County on Thursday, is now 70 percent contained after engulfing 94 acres.Nine fires are raging across Southern California, including the deadly and destructive Palisades and Eaton fires.

A high wind warning was issued by the NWS San Diego CA on Wednesday at 12:04 p.m. valid for Thursday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The warning is for San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire,

Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California, as firefighters continue to fight to establish greater containment over the Hughes, Palisades and Eaton fires. But if dry weather returns,