The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of the Bay Area due to dry, windy conditions that heighten wildfire risks.
Chief Sanders warns that dry vegetation combined with offshore winds creates a dangerous situation, suggesting that we are at the most dangerous point of fire season.
Berkeley Fire Chief David Sprague indicated that they might increase staffing and community messaging based on weather forecasts, preparing for potential issues over the Red Flag Warning.
Local fire departments are implementing prepositioning strategies to bolster rapid response capabilities in anticipation of the heightened fire danger.
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