<br /> <p>Officials in Southern California warned</a> that powerful winds would continue to elevate fire danger across the region on December 7, as firefighters struggled to contain a number of wildfires.</p><p>Cal Fire said</a> winds could reach 80mph in some areas. At least six active wildfires were burning in Southern California on December 6, local reports said</a>, forcing thousands to evacuate</a>.</p><p>NOAA’s satellites show smoke rising from the fires in Southern California on December 6. Credit: NOAA via Storyful</p><br />
