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Autumn heat wave with strong winds increases wildfire danger Southern California As of Tuesday, forecasters warned that grass and bushes were still dangerously dry despite recent rain.
National Weather Service Red flag warning issued for increased fire danger in mountainous and foothill areas of los angeles And ventura Counties by Wednesday evening.
the area is notorious Santa Ana Winds at higher elevations could bring gusts up to 45 mph (72 kph), with slightly lower speeds through the valleys, said Rose Schoenfeld, a meteorologist with L.A.’s NWS office.
Santa Ana is typical for this time of year, but expect temperatures in the low 90s (34 degrees Celsius) in late October to be warmer than normal, with some record highs possible, Schoenfeld said.
Schoenfeld said the rain from two weeks ago has given time for most of the moisture to dissipate. “The rain certainly didn’t cause any damage, but the fuel is still very flammable,” he said.
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services ordered personnel, fire engines, water jets and other resources to be prepared in case of fire.
While the January wildfire in Los Angeles was the most destructive in California history, the state overall is expected to burn fewer acres in 2025 than in previous years.
Fires have scorched 815 square miles (2,110 square km) across the state so far this year, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, compared with an average of about 2,030 square miles (5,257 square km) in late October.
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Brent Pascua said after a relatively quiet summer, fire season is expected to extend throughout the fall and winter.
“It’s much quieter than average,” Pascua said. “But we cannot let down our guard. The risk is still high.”