The ongoing disaster will affect residents’ health, local industries, public budgets and the cost of housing for years to come.

The threat of powerful wind gusts, combined with bone-dry humidity, in Los Angeles on Wednesday could test firefighters who have been battling to keep monstrous fires in Los Angeles in check since last week.

By Lisa Richwine and Mike Blake LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions.

The Los Angels Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 in their wild card playoff game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Monday. The game was moved to Arizona from Los Angeles because of the California wildfires.

The Minnesota Vikings entered the wild card round of the playoffs riding high after a strong regular season. However, a pathetic 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams left fans questioning the team’s future.