More than 12,000 structures have been burned to the ground as firefighters are attempting to put out the devastating fires plaguing the Southland. At least 24 people have been killed, but public officials warn the number is expected to rise.

Weary and anxious from a week of massive blazes burning around Los Angeles, Southern California residents faced dire new wildfire warnings Tuesday while preparing to flee at a moment's notice as fire-fueling winds blasted the area again.