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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Santa Ana winds return means increased fire risk, possible power shut-offs for Southern California

California Winds - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Southern California's notorious Santa Ana winds were predicted to return Monday night and utilities said they are prepared to cut power to hundreds of thousands of customers in areas where strong gusts could damage electrical equipment and spark wildfires.

The National Weather Service issued a rare “particularly dangerous situation,” or PDS, red flag warning for high fire risk into Tuesday for Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

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