Major airlines including Southwest, United and Delta are warning that wildfires and high winds could affect flights to Southern California cities including Burbank and Los Angeles. Rules vary by airlines, but most are allowing passengers to change their flights without penalty until at least Friday or Saturday.

A new wildfire expanded rapidly north of Los Angeles, growing to more than 5,000 acres and forcing more evacuations. Strong winds kept Los Angeles County on high alert. And some who lost their homes found themselves dealing with a new concern: having their identities stolen by criminals fraudulently applying for relief benefits.