(CNN) — Santa Ana winds are whipping Southern California on Tuesday, sparking fresh fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead could be reversed and more blazes could break out.
New wildfires have flared in San Diego County, but fire activity has already decreased significantly in the 80-acre Lilac Fire, which is now 10% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The Pala Fire was stopped at 17 acres, authorities reported Tuesday, and evacuation orders were lifted , the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said…