Gusty winds combined with lightning strikes overnight to fuel the rapid growth of the McKinney Fire raging in Klamath National Forest, forcing Siskiyou County officials to order the evacuation of nearby communities.
"Fire managers are expecting a very dynamic day on the fire as predicted weather is expected to be problematic for the firefighters," park officials posted.
Forecasters blamed the tough conditions to cold front that could bring the threat of lightning to the Bay Area by Sunday night. "Thunderstorms are expected to develop mid to late afternoon across western Siskiyou County," the weather service warned."Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be overwhelmed and holdover fires are possible.
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