Two of the massive wildfires that have been raging in Southern California showed signs of slowing down on Tuesday, giving firefighters hope that they could finally get the upper hand on the blazes.

The Rye Fire, which has burned more than 9,000 acres in the Santa Clarita Valley, was 45% contained as of Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were able to take advantage of calmer winds and increased humidity to make progress in containing the fire.

The larger Lake Fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres in the Angeles National Forest, was 10% contained as of Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were still battling heavy flames and extreme fire behavior, but they were able to make some progress in containing the fire's spread.

Both fires have caused extensive damage, destroying dozens of homes and businesses and forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The fires have also had a significant impact on air quality in the region, with unhealthy levels of smoke and ash being reported.

Firefighters are expected to continue to make progress in containing the fires in the coming days, but they caution that the situation could still change rapidly due to the unpredictable nature of wildfires.

In the meantime, residents are being urged to remain vigilant and to be prepared to evacuate if necessary.