As California braced for a dangerous, prolonged heat wave that's expected to last through next week, firefighters across the state were already battling several new wildfires, some serious enough to force evacuations. Much of Northern California remained under a red flag warning — an alert for extreme fire weather — as well as an excessive heat warning.
' Fire officials have continued to warn that once vegetation fully dries out — typically by midsummer — wildfires could really ramp up, given the profusion of grass and brush that grew after two winters with heavy precipitation. “Avoid activities that could spark a wildfire, such as parking on dry grass, dragging chains, or using equipment during the hottest parts of the day. Remember, one less spark means one less fire,” Cal Fire advised on social media.
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