For the third time since early November, parts of Southern California’s Los Angeles and Ventura counties are under a red flag warning for extreme fire danger.

The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.

With yet another major Santa Ana wind event​ closing in on most of Southern California, local authorities are already taking steps to ensure a swift response to any emergencies that may arise.

An extreme and rare wind event is on the way to Southern California this week, with 80-100 mile per hour winds expected in some regions. Residents are being warned about possible preemptive

In the face of what's predicted to be an intense Santa Ana windstorm, additional firefighting resources will be deployed throughout San Diego County for the remainder of the week, it was announced Monday.