Forecasters in California are using some of their strongest language to warn that windy conditions may help fires spread this week.

After forcing thousands of Californians to evacuate and burning more than 100 structures, a stubborn wildfire burning northwest of Los Angeles on Friday challenged firefighting crews working to snuff it out even as fierce winds in the area calmed.

Thousands of California residents have been forced to flee their homes as a result of a wildfire that started early Wednesday and has since spread to over 30 square miles. Officials said during a press conference on Thursday night that at least 132 structures had been destroyed with another 88

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk."

A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California has rapidly burned through more than 20,000 acres, fueled by powerful northeast winds. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency, mobilizing additional firefighting resources and urging Californians to prepare for potential evacuation orders.