Southern California is facing fierce fires fueled by the Santa Ana winds, which threaten homes and put firefighters to the test.

After a weekend of reprieve allowing fire teams to continue making progress battling the deadly infernos burning in Los Angeles County, Southern California now faces another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana Winds Monday.

Millions of California residents were placed under a red flag warning through Thursday amid threats of further fires with looming winds in the forecast, according to multiple reports.

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.

As firefighters battle the Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California, strong Santa Ana winds are hitting the fire ... The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has also "surged and positioned" more than 790 firefighters and 76 ...

Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking

Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.

Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead could be reversed and more blazes could break out.

They are sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires could be reversed as the new president prepares to survey the damage.

Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.

Forecasters say gusts could peak at 70 mph (113 kph) along the coast and 100 mph (160 kph) in the mountains and foothills during extreme fire weather that is expected to last through Tuesday.

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.