What’s a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ red flag warning and other wildfire terms
Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of the LA area in ruins.
What does a 'red flag warning' mean, exactly?
Red flag warnings tell other agencies, like fire and transportation departments, that it's time to staff up and prepare to respond to fast-moving fires. But they're also intended to put the public on high alert.
Los Angeles 'Red Flag' wildfire warnings expire, but dangers persist
By Jorge Garcia and Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Red Flag warnings advising of extreme wildfire danger expired across the Los Angeles area late on Wednesday, but forecasters warned that dry and windy conditions will persist on Thursday,
13 million under ‘particularly dangerous’ red flag warnings in California
Some 13 million people are under a “particularly dangerous situation” red flag warning Tuesday, meaning conditions are extremely high risk for rapid fire spread. The warning is in effect through Wednesday.
New wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego as red flag warnings return to LA
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, several new fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Southern California red flag warning extended to Thursday night
The National Weather Service on Tuesday extended its red flag warning for Southern California until Thursday evening.
Los Angeles under dangerous red flag warnings for extreme fire risk again this week
Santa Ana winds will hit the Los Angeles area yet again this week, bringing extreme risk of rapid fire spread as the region continues to tamp out deadly wildfires that ignited under similar conditions earlier this month.
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What the Fire Warnings Mean
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LA fire weather update: Red flag warnings expiring, understanding fire containment
Here’s the latest on the high winds that have fueled wildfires in Southern California, and why the fires aren’t contained, though they aren’t showing smoke.