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How Bay Area fire departments are preparing for 'most dangerous point of fire season'

The Bay Area is under a Red Flag Warning due to extremely dry and windy conditions that increase wildfire risks.

Wildfire tears through rural area of North Bay amid red-flag warning

Strong winds contributed to the rapid spread of the Dixon Fire, raising wildfire risks in Vacaville.

Wildfire near Tahoe National Forest spreading 'rapidly,' prompting evacuations

A rapidly spreading wildfire near Tahoe National Forest has prompted mandatory evacuations in Sierra County due to dangerous weather conditions.

Northern California fire explodes overnight, grows to 10,000 acres

A wind-driven wildfire in Colusa County grew rapidly overnight, reaching 10,000 acres with no containment. Red flag warning and weather conditions fuel fire intensity.

Update: Shoe Fire in Shasta County spreads to 4,186 acres, remains 8% contained

The Shoe Fire in Shasta County has burned over 4,186 acres with low containment. Human activity is suspected as the cause.

Red flag warning issued as strong winds return, pose challenge for crews fighting Franklin fire

Santa Ana winds pose a renewed challenge for firefighters battling the Franklin fire in California, prompting precautionary measures for public safety.

How Bay Area fire departments are preparing for 'most dangerous point of fire season'

The Bay Area is under a Red Flag Warning due to extremely dry and windy conditions that increase wildfire risks.

Wildfire tears through rural area of North Bay amid red-flag warning

Strong winds contributed to the rapid spread of the Dixon Fire, raising wildfire risks in Vacaville.

Wildfire near Tahoe National Forest spreading 'rapidly,' prompting evacuations

A rapidly spreading wildfire near Tahoe National Forest has prompted mandatory evacuations in Sierra County due to dangerous weather conditions.

Northern California fire explodes overnight, grows to 10,000 acres

A wind-driven wildfire in Colusa County grew rapidly overnight, reaching 10,000 acres with no containment. Red flag warning and weather conditions fuel fire intensity.

Update: Shoe Fire in Shasta County spreads to 4,186 acres, remains 8% contained

The Shoe Fire in Shasta County has burned over 4,186 acres with low containment. Human activity is suspected as the cause.

Red flag warning issued as strong winds return, pose challenge for crews fighting Franklin fire

Santa Ana winds pose a renewed challenge for firefighters battling the Franklin fire in California, prompting precautionary measures for public safety.
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Northern California faces increased fire danger this week. Here's when wind will peak

Northern California is under a red flag warning, indicating a high risk of wildfires due to strong winds and dry conditions.

California's Park Fire expected to 'make very active runs' on Friday

The return of unfavorable weather conditions can exacerbate wildfires, as seen in the California Park Fire threatening multiple communities with dangerous fire spread potential.

SoCal fire warning at acute level: 'Particularly Dangerous Situation.' Here's what it means

A Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warning has been issued, indicating extreme fire weather conditions expected in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Crews fight a large brush fire in Salem; 1 person found dead in a separate outdoor fire in Millbury

A woman died in a fire at an encampment in Millbury amid heightened wildfire risks in southern New England.

Northern California faces increased fire danger this week. Here's when wind will peak

Northern California is under a red flag warning, indicating a high risk of wildfires due to strong winds and dry conditions.

California's Park Fire expected to 'make very active runs' on Friday

The return of unfavorable weather conditions can exacerbate wildfires, as seen in the California Park Fire threatening multiple communities with dangerous fire spread potential.

SoCal fire warning at acute level: 'Particularly Dangerous Situation.' Here's what it means

A Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warning has been issued, indicating extreme fire weather conditions expected in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Crews fight a large brush fire in Salem; 1 person found dead in a separate outdoor fire in Millbury

A woman died in a fire at an encampment in Millbury amid heightened wildfire risks in southern New England.
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FDNY Fights 2-Alarm Brush Fire in Prospect Park - Brooklyn Magazine

A brush fire broke out in Prospect Park, prompting a major response from FDNY amid challenging conditions like high winds and low humidity.

FDNY battles Inwood brushfire as blanket of smoke envelopes upper Manhattan

A significant brushfire in Inwood Hill Park prompted a two-alarm response from the FDNY and a warning for increased fire risks in NYC.

FDNY Fights 2-Alarm Brush Fire in Prospect Park - Brooklyn Magazine

A brush fire broke out in Prospect Park, prompting a major response from FDNY amid challenging conditions like high winds and low humidity.

FDNY battles Inwood brushfire as blanket of smoke envelopes upper Manhattan

A significant brushfire in Inwood Hill Park prompted a two-alarm response from the FDNY and a warning for increased fire risks in NYC.
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Power shut off for thousands of Bay Area customers during red flag warning weather

PG&E shut off power to over 16,000 customers to prevent wildfires amid severe red flag warnings in the Bay Area.

All of Berkeley is under a red flag warning Tuesday through Thursday

Strong winds and dry conditions create a hazardous wildfire environment in the East Bay, prompting a Red Flag Warning and possible power shut-offs.

Thousands lose power in Berkeley Hills amid Red Flag Warning

Strong, dry winds prompted both intentional and unplanned power outages in the Berkeley Hills due to increased wildfire risk. Immediate service restoration was limited.

Power shut off for thousands of Bay Area customers during red flag warning weather

PG&E shut off power to over 16,000 customers to prevent wildfires amid severe red flag warnings in the Bay Area.

All of Berkeley is under a red flag warning Tuesday through Thursday

Strong winds and dry conditions create a hazardous wildfire environment in the East Bay, prompting a Red Flag Warning and possible power shut-offs.

Thousands lose power in Berkeley Hills amid Red Flag Warning

Strong, dry winds prompted both intentional and unplanned power outages in the Berkeley Hills due to increased wildfire risk. Immediate service restoration was limited.
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4-alarm fire active in Oakland Hills, evacuations ordered

A four-alarm fire in Oakland Hills has prompted evacuation warnings for nearby residents as it spreads, threatening structures but with no reported injuries.

Oakland Keller Fire updates: high winds remain a concern

Firefighters contained the 5-alarm Keller Fire in East Oakland, preventing injuries but damaging homes and prompting evacuations.

4-alarm fire active in Oakland Hills, evacuations ordered

A four-alarm fire in Oakland Hills has prompted evacuation warnings for nearby residents as it spreads, threatening structures but with no reported injuries.

Oakland Keller Fire updates: high winds remain a concern

Firefighters contained the 5-alarm Keller Fire in East Oakland, preventing injuries but damaging homes and prompting evacuations.
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Four-alarm fire breaks out in Oakland Hills

A four-alarm fire in Oakland Hills resulted in evacuations and destroyed four structures, amid severe fire conditions.
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All of Berkeley under red flag warning Thursday through Saturday

PG&E is considering planned power shut-offs in response to heightened wildfire risks in the Bay Area.

Red Flag Warning Issued For Bay Area Starting Thursday, and Yes, San Francisco Is Included

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Bay Area due to high wildfire risk from Diablo winds and low humidity levels.

All of Berkeley under red flag warning Thursday through Saturday

PG&E is considering planned power shut-offs in response to heightened wildfire risks in the Bay Area.

Red Flag Warning Issued For Bay Area Starting Thursday, and Yes, San Francisco Is Included

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Bay Area due to high wildfire risk from Diablo winds and low humidity levels.
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PG&E Warns of Possible Power Shutoffs For Parts of Five Bay Area Counties Starting Thursday

PG&E will enact pre-emptive power shutoffs to mitigate wildfire risks during Diablo wind events affecting multiple counties.

Oakland Hills under red flag warning through Saturday morning

Elevated fire risk in Berkeley and Oakland hills due to strong winds, low humidity, and heat.

Berkeley Hills under red flag warning through Saturday morning

Severe fire risk in Bay Area due to dry, warm, and windy conditions, prompting red flag warnings.

Douglas Fire near Rancho Cordova burns along Sunrise Boulevard, quickly reaches 325 acres

Firefighters in Sacramento Metro Fire District work to contain a 330-acre fire near Rancho Cordova in windy conditions.

Sunday Links: One Killed In Mission District Shooting

One person killed in a shooting in the Mission District early Saturday.
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Red Flag Warning in parts of northern Solano County today.
Incident involving two men tussling over a gun at a BART station.
Class-action lawsuit filed by Red Lobster employee for laid off California workers.

Red flag warning issued in Northern California. How is it different from fire weather watch?

The National Weather Service issues fire weather watches up to 48 hours before, and red flag warnings within the next 24 hours of expected critical fire conditions.
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