With hot, dry, Santa Ana winds expected to blow into San Diego
through Saturday, fire officials are warning locals to be on high alert
for the next few days.
A high-wind warning was to take effect
Thursday night, followed by a red flag warning, which means fire danger
is high. As a result of the dangerous weather conditions, more local
firefighters will be on duty through Saturday.
“We’re getting our
first traditional offshore Santa Ana wind event,” California Fire Capt.
Mike Mohler said. “(That means) humidity in the single digits, a
temperature increase and then an offshore flow.
"The warm temperatures, low humidity and strong winds are an East
County formula for disaster. One only needs to look at the calendar to
know we’re in the heart of fire season."
Thursday
marks the nine-year anniversary of the destructive 2003 Cedar Fire,
which ripped through neighborhoods from Scripps Ranch to Harbison
Canyon.
Officials say some of the strongest winds are expected
along Interstate 8 and will peak Saturday morning, causing potential
problems.
Santa Ana winds expected to blow into San Diego; fire danger high
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