Sacramento September 23, 2016 – CAL FIRE has increased firefighter staffing in preparation for several days of Santa Ana winds and extreme fire conditions in Southern California. The National Weather Service has issued several “Red Flag Warnings” and “Fire Weather Watches” due to low humidity and gusty winds that could reach up to 55mph. The warnings went into effect today and are expected to last through Sunday. They include the mountains and valleys of Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and San Diego counties. The Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index is now showing a ”High” category for many areas.
“Traditionally, late September through mid-November is Santa Ana season,” said Chief Thom Porter, CAL FIRE Southern Region chief. “Many of the State’s largest and most damaging wildfires coincide with this time of year.”
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“Traditionally, late September through mid-November is Santa Ana season,” said Chief Thom Porter, CAL FIRE Southern Region chief. “Many of the State’s largest and most damaging wildfires coincide with this time of year.”
http://yubanet.com/california/cal-fire-increases-staffing-in-preparation-for-santa-ana-winds/
