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Getty Fire already burned 658 acres.
A fire in southern California caused the "best red flag warning".
This warning issued by the Los Angeles Meteorological Agency applies to Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino Counties.
The wind is already approaching 70 mph (113 km / h) and there is a risk of getting a 658 acre fired Getty fire.
About 1,100 firefighters are on fire and thousands of structures are in danger, authorities said.
At least eight houses were destroyed in Getty Fire, and five other houses were named art works nearby. About 15{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} of the fires were isolated.
The wind blows early on Wednesday and continues until Thursday.Predictors warned that they could reach the top speed of the season.
The weather agency said, "This Santa Ana wind event will be the strongest we've seen this season."
"These strong winds, along with a single digit of humidity and dry fuel, will result in a long fire situation that will result in a severe red flag warning."
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Getty Fire Beside Highway on Los Angeles Hills
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This horse was treated with saline breathing while evacuating further north in a separate Kinkade fire.
On Tuesday, Ralph M Terrazas, chief of fire, said he was very concerned about the wind threat.
"It takes about 1 January and 1 January to start another brush fire."
Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti said that more than 7,000 residents who have so far evacuated should not plan to return home until the situation is safe.
Basketball star LeBron James and actor transition politician Arnold Schwarzenegger are among the people who have evacuated the house.
On Tuesday, James sent a taco truck to feed several firefighters fighting the Getty Fire.
The Getty Center, which houses a large collection of art, is also at risk.
The museum said in a tweet that this art was "protected by cutting-edge technology" and that the safest place is inside.
Officials say the Getty Fire was probably caused by a tree branch falling on a strong wind front.
There have been forest fires in several weeks over the past week. Kincade Fire in northern California burned more than 75,000 acres.
Thousands of people were not powered as the company cut off electricity to prevent more fires.
Currently contains about 15{7be40b84a6a43fc4fae13304fce9a2695859798abfc41afd127b9f8b21c5f9c5} of fires. More than 80,000 homes are still threatened by fire.
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