Red Flag Alert for California's Strongest Diablo Winds in 2 Years: Are You Ready for Friday's Critical Fire Risk?

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Diablo winds, or Santa Ana winds in Southern California often, are a seasonal mode that carries in warmer, drier air from the Great Basin into California every fall.

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Adverse weather conditions such as strong winds coupled with low humidity contribute to aiding the ignition of new wildfires and making existing ones spread faster and stronger.

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To decrease the chance of fires caused by their equipment, PG& E may utilize public safety power shutoffs (PSPS).

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The red flag warning for fire zones should alert those in charge of protecting people and property from wildfires about the proper level of preparedness, cooperation, and preventive action.

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