With the strongest gusts expected on Tuesday, extreme fire condition threats will prevail until midweek, L.A.-area fire chiefs say.

After a brief break on Sunday afternoon, another prolonged round of gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to develop, forecasters say.

At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 12,000 structures have been destroyed in the devastating wildfires in California. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.