Los Angeles Wildfires: Fierce Winds Threaten Progress [Video]

Weary and anxious from a week of massive infernos burning around Los Angeles, Southern California residents faced dire new wildfire warnings Tuesday and prepared to flee at a moment’s notice as fire-fueling winds blasted across the scarred landscape.The dangerous winds, predicted to reach near hurricane-force in some areas, were likely to peak Tuesday morning. A beefed-up firefighting force was in place to attack flareups or new blazes. A week after the first fires began, the flames have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.Residents gathered up their pets and family photos in case they had to make a hasty escape. Tabitha Trosen said she was “teetering” on the edge, constantly fearing her neighborhood could be next.”Our cats are ready to go. We have their carriers by the door prepped with their little stuffed animals and things like that,” Trosen said. “It’s like, how do I take care …