Thousands remain evacuated as crews work to contain Los Angeles County wildfires

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday to expedite firestorm cleanup of damaged and destroyed homes.

"Cleanup crews are moving into neighborhoods devastated by this firestorm. California is working swiftly to ensure survivors from these devastating firestorms can begin their road to recovery," said Newsom in a statement. "We appreciate the fast-acting work of teams on the ground to begin this first phase of recovery - all while first responders are continuing to battle ongoing flames in the area."

The executive order will allow expert federal hazmat crews to start cleaning up properties immediately after receiving safety clearance from emergency officials in order to get people back to their properties safely and begin rebuilding.

According to his office, Newsom signed two executive orders over the weekend to boost recovery efforts. One to help Los Angeles rebuild faster by cutting red tape, and another to direct fast action on clearing debris and preparing for mudslides and flooding.

Tuesday he signed executive orders to help displaced children get back to school and ensure families aren't taken advantage of by predatory real estate speculators.

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles has posted a good news/bad news forecast for the next week in the L.A. area.

"Good news: We are expecting a much-needed break from the fire weather concerns to close this week," the weather service posted on social media Wednesday afternoon. "Bad News: Next week is a concern. While confident that we will NOT see a repeat of last week, dangerous fire weather conditions are expected," the post said.

The highest chance of a red flag warning being issued because of Santa Ana winds will come on Monday and Tuesday, the weather service said.

Malibu resident Joseph Church returned to find his home -- and his classic 1965 Porsche -- destroyed by the Palisades Fire.

"There's nothing left -- not a damn thing," he said softly as he approached his property in the aftermath of the inferno.

Nothing remained of his dream home except charred rubble.

Malibu resident Joseph Church returned to find his home -- and his classic 1965 Porsche -- destroyed by the Palisades Fire.

Days earlier, as the Palisades Fire approached, other homes exploded in the distance and popping sounds were heard all around.

Church was left with nothing more than a few items, having left behind treasures including his rare Porsche -- one of only 156 ever made.

"I saw the fire coming up from PCH," Church recalled. "I felt I was getting pinched in. There was no time get out. Nothing's worth dying for."

A vegetation fire erupted in San Bernardino County Wednesday afternoon, posing a potential threat to nearby structures.

San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to Little Mountain Drive and west Edgehill Road at around 2:44 p.m. and estimated the Little Mountain Fire at approximately 30 acres with a rapid rate of speed.

Forward rate of progress of the Little Mountain Fire was stopped at around 3:43 p.m. at 34 acres.

There were no reports of damage to structures or injuries. Crews remained on scene to ensure complete mop up of hotspots.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.