Fire-scarred LA area faces new gusts

As the fire-ravaged Los Angeles area braced for intense winds on Tuesday, criticism has mounted over the state of California's preparedness and response, while residents and volunteers have stepped up.

Those living in high-risk zones have voiced frustration over what they said were insufficient fire-prevention measures and delayed evacuations. Emergency shelters are at capacity.

"We've been here before, and it's devastating every time," an evacuee, John Allen, posted on social media. "We need better infrastructure, better prevention and faster responses. This can't keep happening."