Red flag warning issued as strong winds return, pose challenge for crews fighting Franklin fire
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"A typical red flag warning is still very dangerous, but it's just not going to be quite as dry and not quite as windy," weather service meteorologist Carol Smith said. "If we do have a fire, we are still expecting rapid growth and extreme fire behavior."
Southern California Edison warned customers in Malibu to prepare for potential power cuts Tuesday evening to reduce the risk of wildfire ignition.
The blaze had scorched more than 4,000 acres and was 78% contained as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Topanga Canyon Boulevard...was closed to nonresidents Tuesday afternoon because of wildfire danger and will remain so for the duration of the red flag warning.
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