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The wind, gusting faster than 50 m.p.h., played a central part in the ferocity of the wildfires in Northern California this month.

Now another round of powerful winds has fire officials bracing for danger in Southern California.

The forecast for Monday and Tuesday calls for a distressing confluence of forces — peak dryness of vegetation, wind gusts as fast as 60 m.p.h. and temperatures that could soar into triple digits.

“Any new spark can really spread very quickly,” said Heather Williams, a Cal Fire spokeswoman.

Red flag warnings — the highest alert — have been issued from Santa Barbara to San Diego.