Gov. Gavin Newsom called for an independent investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and the reported unavailability of water supplies from the Santa Ynez Reservoir.

The Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth and Hurst fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.

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.

Forecasters warned Saturday that gusty winds would make for dangerous fire conditions into next week. Follow the latest updates.

Addressing a community meeting on Saturday evening local time, Stewart says that Malibu has faced three fires in three months, but the Palisades blaze has been the most destructive. The largest fire,