California is being lashed by powerful winds that are causing humidity levels to drop and raising the risk of wildfires in much of the state
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that caused humidity levels to drop and prompted forecasters to warn of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” wildfires.
Los Angeles County Fire Department crews scrambled to contain a small blaze fed by erratic gusts that pushed flames through dry brush near Broad Beach along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The famous roadway dotted with seaside mansions was closed as aircraft dropped water on the Broad Fire. Residents were urged to shelter in place and TV news footage showed at least one structure burning.