LA Faces Extreme Fire Risk for Third Week as Winds Return
- Hurricane-strength gusts will fan flames across the region
- Utility says it may cut power to almost 260,000 customers
Emergency workers drive past the Palisades fire on Jan. 7.
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Hurricane-strength gusts from Santa Ana winds will sweep over the mountains and foothills around Southern California, putting the region back on high alert after two weeks of devastating fires.
A rare “particularly dangerous” red flag warning has been raised as wind gusts as strong as 80 miles (129 kilometers) per hour are forecast along the coast and valleys, while the mountains and foothills will be threatened by 100 miles-per-hour gusts through Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. Oxnard, Ventura, Malibu and San Fernando are among the cities most in danger.