Red-Flag Warning for Fire Danger Extended in San Diego County with More High Winds on Way
The National Weather Service on Wednesday extended the wildfire warning through the end of the week for much of East County.
Winds that stoked huge Los Angeles wildfire are spreading across San Diego County
The fierce Santa Ana winds that stoked a blaze that scorched thousands of acres near Los Angeles will wallop San Diego County early Wednesday, in the start of what forecasters say could be a week or more of off-and-on lashings in a region that’s drier than it’s been in years.
High fire danger due to Santa Ana winds, dry conditions in San Diego
Dry conditions, gusty winds, and low relative humidity are all hitting San Diego County at the same time leading to critical fire concerns for the region.
10News Wake Up Call: Santa Ana winds fuel fires in LA, San Diego on high alert
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Three large wildfires are destroying homes and lives in Los Angeles County as Santa Ana winds fuel fire danger across Southern California. Some of the gusts near the LA fires have been as strong as 100 miles per hour, pushing the flames at an alarming rate.
Elevated fire risk through Thursday for San Diego County mountains and valleys
Firefighting crews from Northern California are in the area this week as Santa Ana winds create risky conditions. KPBS reporter Katie Anastas says Cal Fire is warning of high winds through Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning through Thursday for San Diego County’s mountains and valleys.
San Diego crews helping fight LA fires, which are wind-driven events like Cedar Fire
The fires burning in Los Angeles are fueled by the Santa Ana winds, and as the winds are forecasted to continue to blow through San Diego County, some San Diegans are on edge.
SDG&E rapidly turning off power to customers as Santa Ana winds slam San Diego County
San Diego Gas & Electric said early Wednesday that it is rapidly turning off power to many of its customers to help minimize the chances of sparking a wildfire as strong Santa Ana winds continue to lash San Diego County.
Damaging Santa Ana Winds In Los Angeles Area, Southern California Pose Extreme Fire Danger
A​ major Santa Ana windstorm that has fanned destructive wildfires while also downing trees and knocking out power in Southern California continues Wednesday, but will ease some as we head into Thursday.
San Diego fire crews prepared for Santa Anas & critical fire risk across county
Cal Fire tells ABC 10News it gets ready for Santa Ana Winds by having more crews than usual on standby, ready to respond on the ground or in the air at a moment’s notice.
How Cal Fire is preparing for Santa Ana winds, red flag warning in San Diego County
Cal Fire says it’s preparing for critical fire risk across San Diego County by shifting resources from northern areas and canceling days off as Southern California faces dangerous Santa Ana winds and a red flag warning.
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Red flag wildfire warning extended through Friday evening in San Diego area
The alert status for heightened combustion hazards in the county's inland valleys and mountains went into effect at 4 a.m.
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California Fire Map, Update as Palisades, Eaton, Hurst Blazes Burn LA
California has been struck by a wave of wildfires with one described as a "near worst-case scenario" by a meteorologist.
California wildfire forecast: Wind speeds remain high as brush fire threat continues
A damaging Santa Ana wind event was peaking early Wednesday and was expected to stay strong through early afternoon.
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