Live updates: Wildfires in Los Angeles, new blaze in Ventura County, Palisades and Eaton fires

Firefighters have made further progress against the Los Angeles fires, but the strongest winds will arrive in the early hours of this morning – with much of the area under red flag warnings.

As crews worked to contain the still-burning Palisades and Eaton fires, a new blaze, the Auto Fire, broke out late Monday in Ventura County, part of an area under the highest fire threat, as winds pick up.

As they sweep through hundreds of homes, they find the bodies of the victims, with 24 confirmed dead and dozens missing. Here’s what we know about the victims.

Here is where the fires stand:

Historic Flames: The Eaton and Palisades fires are likely the second and fourth most destructive in California history. The combined area burned by the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires is about 60 square miles, an area larger than Paris. Wildfires are driven by a complex mix of factors, scientists say climate crisis loading the dice in favor of more serious flames.

Preparing for more fire: With winds expected to pick up again before calming down later this week, officials are urging residents not yet affected to have an evacuation plan as they prepare for the increased fire risk.

Possible power outages: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power may intentionally cut power in the coming days as strong winds are expected to arrive this morning, increasing the risk of fires starting and spreading.

Fire investigation: A law enforcement source told CNN there is no leading theory at this time about the cause of the Palisades fire. The source said they are also aware of the video obtained by the AP, which was taken by what may be some of the first witnesses to the start of the Palisades fire. Officials said Monday they were investigating an electrical transmission tower in Eaton Canyon.

Case filed: Southern California Edison, LA’s electric utility, has been sued for its alleged role in starting the Eaton fire. SCE has denied the claim, saying it found “no outages or operational/electrical anomalies” immediately before or after the fire.

Evacuation orders: More than 92,000 people are still under evacuation orders – lower than in previous days, but authorities warn it is still not safe for many to return to their homes.

Preparation for recovery: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order to speed up recovery efforts after the wildfires.