For the third time since early November, parts of Southern California’s Los Angeles and Ventura counties are under a red flag warning for extreme fire danger.

Winds will whip up and humidity levels will drop in Southern California this week, raising the risk for wildfires in parched areas still recovering from a recent destructive blaze.

With yet another major Santa Ana wind event​ closing in on most of Southern California, local authorities are already taking steps to ensure a swift response to any emergencies that may arise.