By Ricardo Roura
07 Nov 2024, 15:56 PM EST
A red flag warning for the intense Santa Ana winds They remain in force until this Friday, November 8, reported the National Weather Service (NWS).
NWS specialists said that Extreme weather conditions expected for widespread fires in southwest California until this Friday due to the intensity of the Santa Ana winds.
Due to the intensity of the winds, The Mountain Fire in Ventura County took hold, spreading to more than 114,000 acres; as well as another 50-acre conflagration in the Malibu area.
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The National Weather Service said the red flag warning for danger of forest fires is for the corridor prone to Santa Ana winds in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Recorded wind gusts have exceeded 60 miles per hour in the Fontana area of San Bernardino County, forecasters said.
The Santa Ana Wind Season runs from October to Februaryand when they occur they are normally phenomena of two to three days.
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The NWS asked residents of Los Angeles and Ventura counties to take special care with all activities that may cause fire outbreaks.
Danger to driving
The intensity of the Santa Ana winds caused dangerous driving conditions this Wednesday in Southern California, especially for high-profile vehicles.
At least one cargo truck overturned in the area of the 210 Freeway in Fontanawhere crews worked to remove transportation from the highway to allow vehicular traffic to pass.
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Witnesses said that the strength of the winds that were recorded was a decisive factor for the truck to have the accident.
Many residents in the area They decided to stay in their homes to avoid driving in difficult weather conditions.
In addition to battling the wind, drivers also had to Take extreme care to avoid debris flying through the air. An Anaheim resident reported that a bumper hit the top of his truck, causing damage to his vehicle.
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Thousands of Southern California Edison Customers They suffered cuts in the electricity service that the company carried out as a public safety measure throughout the region to avoid forest fires due to the downing of power cables.
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· SoCal Edison announces possible power outages to prevent fires due to Santa Ana winds
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