International Desk: An “extreme red flag warning” has been issued in southern California, marking the first such alert of its kind.
The warning, issued by the Los Angeles weather service, covers Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties, reports BBC.
The winds are expected to reach 80mph (128kmph) and there is concern they will help the fire, which has already burned through 658 acres, spread.
Some 1,100 firefighters are tackling the fire and over 10,000 structures are at risk, authorities say.
At least eight homes have been destroyed by the Getty fire and five others damaged. About 5% of the fire is contained so far, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Winds are expected to pick up late on Tuesday with forecasters warning that the winds could hit their worst levels of the season.
