Urgent warning issued as massive wildfire spreads in Northern California
Authorities warned that dry weather and heavy winds could contribute to the rapid spread of wildfires as a massive blaze scorched more than
Authorities warned that dry weather and heavy winds could contribute to the rapid spread of wildfires as a massive blaze scorched more than 4,000 acres in Mendocino County. The National Weather Service issues a “red flag warning” from 11 a.m.
Saturday to 11 a.m. Monday over winds and low humidity, which can cause “easier fire starts” and “rapid spread of fire.” The Lucas fire had burned nearly 3,500 acres in Mendocino County.
First reported by New York Post.
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