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Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now,
it warned
In the meantime, we expect an uptick in Santa Ana winds Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. In combination with critically dry vegetation and relative humidity down to 2%, elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will continue through late Thursday."
NWS San Diego said on X yesterdayThe next chance of significant rain over the next six weeks appears to be Feb. 10-23. If appreciable rain doesn't occur during that stretch, it may turn dry into much of March, further exacerbating the wildfire situation."
AccuWeather lead long-range meteorologist Paul Pastelok saidSignificant fire weather conditions are ongoing into Thursday with an increase in winds expected (especially Thurs a.m.) and severely dry conditions."
NWS Los Angeles said on X, formerly Twitter, yesterday
We just came out to thank (firefighters), to thank the community and just remind folks that we're all in this together,
Harris said
Even if the rain doesn't materialize this time, it could be a good practice run for those communities because this will be a threat that they’ll have to deal with for months or years,
said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist for the National Weather ServiceOur concern is the next fire, the next spark that causes the next wildfire,
said David Acuna, a spokesman for Cal Fire
This is to prevent additional damage to areas already ravaged by fire, and also to protect our watershed, beaches and ocean from toxic runoff,
Bass saidThe Friars Fire is one of the many blazes we're battling during this dangerous wind event,
said Cal FireI look forward to President Trump’s visit to Los Angeles and his mobilization of the full weight of the federal government to help our fellow Americans recover and rebuild,
Newsom said in a statementIf you are en route for appointment or class, please avoid the area, ... We will share updates as the situation unfolds."
SDCOE wrote in a statement on X
The fire is currently at 1.5 acres and is threatening structures,
according to officialsIf fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior."
National Weather Service (NWS) San Diego office in a red flag warning
We have over 200 firefighters assigned to this incident from various different agencies. The winds were stronger earlier in the morning, but they have died down. Firefighters are making good progress, and we are cautiously optimistic."
Robert Johnson, a fire captain with CAL FIRE San Diego County Fire, told NewsweekThe fire is growing with a moderate rate of spread and structures are threatened. Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow."
Cal Fire as it issued evacuation orders and warningsAriel attacks are starting but the winds are starting to pick up here in the hills. The fire jumping over the road we're on and moving closer to I-15."
Local news reporter Adam Campos of KGTV in San Diego shared footage of flames and smoke on X when the fire was at 50 acres, with the caption
I’m speechless to see all the houses burnt, and I can’t believe that Azul the bus — that’s what we named it — survived,
the van’s owner, Megan Krystle Weinraub, told CNN’s Erin Burnett
I … want to send our love to everyone affected by the terrible wildfires raging in California,
he saidRight now, critical (fire weather) extends all the way down into San Diego County, and elevated (fire weather) goes into the high deserts."
FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Herrera saidSanta Ana winds are creating dangerous fire conditions -- please do not wait to leave if you are in an evacuation zone,
he added