ABC 10News reporter Moses Small reported live from Alpine, where wind gusts could reach 75 miles per hour in the next couple of days, elevating the fire risk for San Diego County.

San Diego fire crews have deployed resources to help in the firefight against several major wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have destroyed hundreds of homes, forced thousands to evacuate and killed at least 2 people.

Dry conditions, gusty winds, and low relative humidity are all hitting San Diego County at the same time leading to critical fire concerns for the region.

Cal Fire San Diego said they've sent more than 80 firefighters of their own up to Los Angeles to help combat the wildfires, and the rest are preparing for the potential wildfire risks in San Diego.

Santa Ana winds are one of the nation's most notorious wind events and an ongoing weather hazard in Southern California.

Everyone from firefighters to power line inspectors to park rangers are on the lookout for brush fires as a major Santa Ana windstorm edges ever closer to San Diego County, which has slipped into drought due to uncommonly dry weather.

Gavin Newsom and pledged full federal support as fires burned through Los Angeles County. President-elect Donald Trump took to social media and blamed 'Newscum.' Mexico’s president has signaled to Donald Trump that she can play the regional renaming game,