Another round of Santa Ana winds will descend on Southern California, combining with reduced humidity levels to create elevated fire danger.

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SHAVER LAKE, Calif. -- Wildfires raged unchecked throughout California Wednesday, and gusty winds could drive flames into new ferocity, authorities warned. Diablo winds in the north and Santa Ana ...

As cooler, wetter weather helps southern and central California fire crews contain a handful of blazes burning in the region, the National Weather Service warns it likely won't last.

"Santa Ana winds are extremely dry downslope winds that originate inland over the dry deserts of Southern California," AccuWeather explains.

Fires also have erupted in San Bernardino County and San Diego County. Another round of Santa Ana winds could return to Southern California by late Sunday or early Monday.

At protests in the majority Latino city of Santa Ana, California, on Monday, law enforcement officers used tear gas, pepper balls and flash bangs.

Gusty Santa Ana winds were buffeting Southern California on Sunday, reaching as high as 69 mph in the Santa Clarita Valley.