Santa Ana Winds Bring Fire Risk to Southern California
Thousands of homes and businesses in Los Angeles and Ventura counties are at risk of power shutoffs as weak to moderate Santa Ana winds create dangerous fire weather conditions. Southern California Edison is considering cutting power to 4,639 customers in Los Angeles County and 297 in Ventura County to prevent potential wildfires. The National Weather Service has issued red flag fire warnings for the region, including the Santa Clarita Valley and parts of the San Gabriel and Santa Susana mountains. Winds are expected to reach speeds of up to 45 mph (72 km/h) through Saturday evening. California is currently in its most dangerous fire season, with hot, dry winds increasing the risk of wildfires.
