The fire danger across parts of the tri-state area stands at an extreme level, prompting a red flag warning. The combination of extremely dry ground, low relative humidity and gusty wind creates the perfect environment for wildfires to start and spread quickly.

High winds across Southern California prompted a red flag warning Monday, putting fire crews on high alert for possible wildfires.

Several Southern California counties are under "extremely critical" wildfire warnings as warm, dry temperatures and strong winds create volatile fire conditions. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of an "extreme fire risk" from Malibu into the San Gabriel Mountains,