Rain coming to Southern California could help with the firefight, but forecasters say it probably will not end what has been a devastating fire season.

Video shows the Lilac Fire raging in Bonsall, California. The wildfire prompted mandatory evacuations Tuesday morning (Video Credit: KGTV).

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of deadly wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.

Millions of California residents were placed under a red flag warning through Thursday amid threats of further fires with looming winds in the forecast, according to multiple reports.