The latest heat wave that swept the Southern California region will peak Wednesday, with temperatures going as high as 16 degrees above average, forecasters said. The Inland Empire as well as the Santa Clarita,

A heat advisory is in effect for several regions across Los Angeles County this week, with temperatures expected to climb into the 90s and beyond.

A brush fire that broke out in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday afternoon injured one person, caused a shutdown of an LA Metro line and encroached on structures before forward progress was stopped.

Cooler temperatures and patchy drizzle were expected across Southern California this weekend, but forecasters say a prolonged heat wave will take hold next week, pushing highs into the triple digits in some inland areas.