Southern California faces dangerous winds and the threat of new wildfires as two major blazes near Los Angeles enter their third week.Forecasters warn of gusty conditions returning Wednesday, raising concerns about rapid fire growth. Authorities are on high alert, preparing for potential ash runoff and debris flows as rain is predicted this weekend.
LOS ANGELES — Forecasters warned that dangerous winds will buffet Southern California for at least two more days as new wildfires broke out on Tuesday, a pair of major Los Angeles-area blazes burned for a third week, and officials made preparations to protect scorched neighborhoods from toxic ash runoff ahead of potential rain this weekend.
“But even if the rain doesn't materialize this time, it could be a good practice run for those communities because this will be a threat that they’ll have to deal with for months or years,' Kittell said.Evacuations were ordered Tuesday when the Friars Fire broke out near a San Diego mall and flames ran up a hillside toward residences, Cal Fire said.
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