More than a dozen people are believed to be dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

Southern California is bracing for another round of powerful Santa Ana winds early this week, further complicating efforts to contain the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Santa Ana winds occur when air flows west from a region of high pressure over the dry Great Basin to lower pressure off the California coast, According to Accuweather. As that cool interior air flows over and through mountain passes, it accelerates, sinks and compresses.

After a brief respite, crews from California and nine other states, along with Canadian and Mexican reinforcements, face another round of dangerous conditions.

The Santa Ana winds are dry, powerful winds that blow down the mountains toward the Southern California coast. The region sees about 10 Santa Ana wind events a year on average, typically occurring from fall into January. When conditions are dry, as they are right now, these winds can become a severe fire hazard.

Where can I donate? Yoga Box The yoga studio is hosting a donation-based yoga class across all locations to raise funds for the California Fire Foundation. All Yoga Box studios in California,

The unprecedented fires in Los Angeles, California, have reportedly led to the loss of 13 lives so far have spread to 1,000 more acres, with unfavourable weather conditions on cards.