California Fire Map Shows Areas in Greatest Danger As New Blazes Erupt
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Counties across Southern California are facing heightened fire risks this week, forecasters have warned.
Why It Matters
The fires raging in California this month have already resulted in the widespread destruction of homes. Air quality is also a growing concern for residents as the containment of these fires continues.
At least 28 people have died, ABC News has reported.
A forecast map by AccuWeather shows which parts of California are at risk of fire Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. A forecast map by AccuWeather shows which parts of California are at risk of fire Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. AccuWeather
What To Know
A forecast map from AccuWeather showed there were at least elevated fire risks for several counties in Southern California, including San Luis Obispo and Imperial. Furthermore, there were “critical” fire risks for Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Kern, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties.
The National Weather Service (NWS) had red-flag warnings in place across the region as of early Wednesday morning.
The service warned that conditions were favorable for “extreme fire behavior and rapid fire growth,” posing a threat to life and property.
Firefighters in the state have battled a slew of major blazes that broke out, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds.
Several new fires erupted in Southern California on Monday but were swiftly extinguished by firefighters, The Associated Press reported.
On Tuesday evening, the Clay fire broke out in Riverside County, near Los Angeles, prompting evacuation warnings. Newsweek reported yesterday the blaze had grown to nearly 40 acres.
What People Are Saying
NWS Los Angeles said on X, formerly Twitter, yesterday: “Significant fire weather conditions are ongoing into Thursday with an increase in winds expected (especially Thurs AM) and severely dry conditions.”
NWS San Diego said on X yesterday: “In the meantime, we expect an uptick in Santa Ana winds Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. In combination with critically dry vegetation and relative humidity down to 2%, elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will continue through late Thursday.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a post on X on Tuesday: “We are working proactively to protect firestorm-affected communities from potential landslides and flooding.
“Firefighting crews right now are filling sandbags to be placed in impacted areas to protect communities in the event of winter storms.”
What Happens Next
At the time this article was written, the latest red-flag warnings were in place until 8 p.m. Thursday.
In an update yesterday, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) said that the Palisades fire in LA County was 65 percent contained.
The Eaton blaze, also in LA County, was 89 percent contained.
The Lilac fire, which had burned 85 acres in San Diego County, was 50 percent contained, CAL FIRE said.
The NWS has forecast that some parts of Southern California may see rain and mountain snow this weekend.
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