In recent days, however, the region’s powerful Santa Ana winds—which have been fanning the flames—have begun to slow down.

The runup to the city hosting the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will coincide with massive rebuilding of housing and infrastructure.

Though dangerous fire weather conditions have eased, officials warned of other potential risks in impacted neighborhoods.

After wildfires destabilize hillsides, the risk of landslides grows, making episodes like this more likely in the future.