Jan. 8, 1:25 p.m. PST The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades—an affluent coastal neighborhood—exploded to 15,832 acres, according to Cal Fire, making it the largest fire of the four burning in Los Angeles County as of Wednesday afternoon.

Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and ravaged thousands of homes

The remarks come over a week after California Gov. Gavin Newsom invited Trump to visit the state and meet the victims impacted by the wildfires.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has sharply criticized California's response to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, on Saturday said he would most likely pay a visit to the area next week after his inauguration.

House Speaker Mike Johnson has maintained that any relief aid for California and Los Angeles is likely to require policy review first.

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he cannot commit to disaster relief for California’s wildfires without strings attached, citing “foolish policy decisions” that should be evaluated before providing funding.