"A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior," the ...

"A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly," the NWS said.

The Red Flag Warnings also are in effect in the Los Angeles ... 16 others who remain missing or unaccounted for. (Photo Getty Images) ...

High fire danger warnings have been a recurring theme for Los Angeles in January. Here's a look at how many red flag warnings were issued this month.

The most serious red flag fire weather warning has been issued by the NWS for swaths of L.A. and Ventura counties starting before dawn Tuesday.

Southern California is under a red flag warning for critical fire risk after the Hughes Fire broke out late on Wednesday ...

Strong winds and fire weather warnings are in effect for parts of Los Angeles, including Malibu, the Santa Monica Mountains and more locations.