The Franklin Fire in Malibu burned through 3,000 acres in just 24 hours, highlighting the dangerous conditions created by dry weather and Santa Ana winds.
Last month, the Mountain Fire ignited in Ventura County, quickly escalating to over 20,000 acres; the devastating impact underscores the current wildfire risk in Southern California.
'We are still waiting for the onset of the wet season...which would meaningfully wet the fuels and put the threat of large fires to bed,' said John Abatzoglou.
In the absence of adequate rainfall, fire risks escalate significantly; only 5.7 inches of rain have fallen this year, with no rain recorded in December.
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