Firefighters in Los Angeles are bracing for a critical day as forecasters warn of dangerous winds that could further fan the flames raging across the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a red flag warning, with gusts expected to reach up to 70 mph.
The heightened risk is set to last from 4 a.m. Tuesday through noon Wednesday, impacting areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The warning signals a "particularly dangerous situation," the agency said, which is a designation reserved for extreme fire weather conditions. Winds between 45 mph and 70 mph, combined with dry air and 8-15% relative humidity, are forecast to fuel rapid fire spread and intense fire behavior, making the situation especially hazardous.
