Crime & Safety
Heat, More Fire Danger on the Way
Rising temperatures, low humidity and gusty wind could increase fire danger this week.
Increased fire danger continues in the area this week as the weather warms up and combines with low humidity and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Angeles National Forest and Los Angeles County Fire Department officials warned of increased fire risk in the area last week due to dry weather and the presence of tall dry grass, Patch previously reported.
Watch Patch video of fire officials speaking about increased fire danger here.
Find out what's happening in Montrose-La Crescentawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
“Critical fire weather conditions” could come to the valleys and mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties—including the San Gabriel Valley--Wednesday through Friday, the NWS warned.
See the Ready, Set Go! Wildfire Action Plan from the Los Angeles County Fire Department here.
Find out what's happening in Montrose-La Crescentawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Temperatures will peak Thursday and Friday with highs in the 90s.
What do you think of this week's forecast? Are you taking precautions?
