LOS ANGELES _ The Woolsey fire grew slightly overnight, burning roughly 500 acres and growing the fire's footprint to 97,620 acres as of Wednesday morning, according to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection officials.
The fire, which has torn through a swath of Ventura and Los Angeles counties since last week, was 47 percent contained as of Wednesday morning, officials said.
The boost in containment overnight comes as firefighters prepare for the third consecutive day of Santa Ana winds.
Winds are expected to be strong in the morning, but should weaken by the evening, somewhat lessening fire weather concerns, according to the National Weather Service.
Cal Fire officials estimate about 483 structures have been destroyed in the blaze. Two people have been killed.
