LA authorities searching for at least 36 missing people as wildfire death count rises to 25

"We continue to work with multiple partners, not only in the recovery of remains, but then ultimately the identification of the deceased and then the notification to the next of kin," Luna said.

Luna said it was likely that more remains would be discovered in these areas, which is why officials are keeping evacuation orders in place around those sites.

"As we're going through some of these grids, there are areas that we are holding because we believe there are deceased victims there," Luna said. "We have to hold for the right time and the right resources to process the scene correctly, and that's going to take a little while. Please be patient with us." 

Luna said of the 43 total missing persons reported in the county, 12 have been found safe. There remain 31 active missing persons cases, 24 of which are in the Eaton Fire area and seven in the Palisades.

The Eaton and Palisades fires are the two largest wildfires that firefighters are battling.

Fire officials said the Eaton Fire has scorched an estimated 14,117 acres and is 55% contained as of Thursday. The Palisades Fire has consumed approximately 23,713 acres and is 22% contained.

Despite the reprieve from favorable weather conditions, officials warned of possible future weather threats, including strong Santa Ana winds forecast to arrive Monday or Tuesday.

"There are more extreme winds on the horizon," Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said. "It is important that you protect yourselves and your family by planning, preparing and staying aware."

Other officials warned that a potential window for rain later this month could bring mudslides and debris flows to areas that have been scorched in the wildfires.