The resurgence of powerful winds across Southern California threatened to slow the containment of historically destructive wildfires that have so far left 24 people dead and thousands of homes destroyed.

The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 on Sunday, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further.Winds up to 70 miles (110 kilometers) per hour mean a "particularly dangerous situation (PDS)" will be declared from early Tuesday,

According to the National Weather Service, strong Santa Ana winds are expected to return, again turning the wildfires raging across the country into infernos. Wind strengths overnight may reach up to 70 mph, leading the battle to stop the fires to extend well into the week.