The National Weather Service in Los Angeles has issued an extreme red flag warning. The weather service is using the term for the first time to convey that the fire conditions expected this week 'have not been seen in recent memory.'
As in, this isn't just another red flag warning -- meaning winds, temperatures and humidity are ripe for fire danger. It's an extreme red flag warning.The weather service in using the term for the first time to convey that the fire conditions expected this week"have not been seen in recent memory.
— NWS Western Region October 28, 2019 Southern California: The Getty FireIn Los Angeles, the Getty Fire has destroyed at least eight homes since flaring up early Monday, officials say.The area affected, west of Interstate 405, is known for its celebrities and high-value homes. NBA star LeBron James was among the many residents who evacuated.
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