Los Angeles County is on high alert as a Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warning takes effect, bringing strong winds and heightened fire danger to Southern California. Fire officials have mobilized over 15,000 personnel, including firefighters and emergency support teams, to respond to any potential fire ignitions.
Fire officials say Los Angeles County is ready for the latest critical fire weather warning, with more than 15,000 personnel, including firefighters, law enforcement, and other emergency support teams in place across Southern California .The National Weather Service issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warning beginning at 4 a.m. Tuesday to noon Wednesday for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said the department has staffed all available resources and fire patrols and engines are being strategically placed in the high-fire risk areas of the city. 'Life-threatening, destructive, and widespread winds are already here. For this significant wind event, we are taking an aggressive lean-forward posture,' Crowley said.
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