Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.

California officials on Tuesday announced residents in certain Palisades Fire evacuation zones will be allowed to return home, as the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department increases security measures to address looting incidents.

Firefighting progress continues as death toll rises, structures lost, air quality worsens, and recovery starts The Palisades Fire continues to have a devastating impact on Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and nearby regions in Los Angeles County.

Twenty-seven people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires continue to burn.

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, scorching more than 60 square miles and displacing tens of thousands of people.

At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.

As Santa Ana winds returned to Southern California, residents and first responders braced for another day of critical fire weather.

Gusts of up to 70 mph are possible along the coast and valleys, and in the mountains, up to 100 mph, the National Weather Service said. Parts of L.A. County, and most of Ventura County, are at highest risk.

Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.

As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected to continue in the coming days.

The City of Malibu’s Town Hall meeting regarding recovery efforts following the Palisades Fire has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 25, at 4 PM. It will take place at the Malibu High School auditorium,