Santa Ana winds increased Monday morning, prompting Gas & Electric to began a new set of Public Safety Power Shutoffs across the county, affecting just under 1,000 customers with the potential to reach over 80,

A wind-driven wildfire charred dozens of acres Tuesday in the sparsely developed northeastern reaches of San Diego County, damaging structures and forcing pre-dawn evacuations before crews could gain the upper hand on the flames.

Forecasters say weaker winds will hit on Saturday night and Sunday, and that there will be no relief until the county gets rain.

It feels a bit like deja vu but Southern California is stuck in a weather pattern that has consistently brought the threat of powerful Santa Ana winds and fire danger.

Santa Anas winds blustered the inland valleys and mountains Thursday amid a continued Red Flag Warning, with some areas in the region experiencing wind speeds over over 75 mph.

Three wildfires erupted overnight in northern San Diego County, California, setting the region on edge as fierce Santa Ana winds continued to sweep through.  The

A series of wildfires broke out in quick succession overnight Monday into early Tuesday in northern San Diego County, California. That comes amid another round of Santa Ana winds, which prompted Fire Weather Warnings.

Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking

RELATED COVERAGE: Firefighters are battling the Ted Williams Fire that broke out near Poway. The fire is currently two acres and is threatening structures, according to Cal Fire. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department has issued Evacuation Warnings for nearby areas.

Two new fires ignited in San Diego County on Tuesday, as firefighters continue fighting blazes further north in Los Angeles.

Three wildfires broke out in quick succession overnight and into early Tuesday in northern San Diego County, California.