Hot weather to increase risk of fire this week

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Hot weather to increase risk of fire this week
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He also covers mental health. This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting,Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties will see elevated fire weather conditions Monday and Tuesday. That’s because of temperatures reaching into the 90s in the valleys, low humidities and some wind.

Mike Wofford, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, told LAist there will be some elevated risk of small grass fires as fuels bake in the sun. The biggest fire risk will come Tuesday, with elevated winds in the forecast, Wofford said. On Tuesday, gusts could get up to 45 mph in some areas. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report.

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