SLO County put under red flag weather warning as Los Angeles wildfires continue to blaze
As last week’s infernos still blaze in Los Angeles, the National Weather Service issued a red flag fire warning for portions of San Luis Obispo County on Monday.
The Weather Service warned of “critical fire weather conditions” consisting of gusty east winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph and low humidity of 10-20% in the mountains of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, as well as the eastern Santa Ynez Mountains, Lake Casitas and the Ojai Valley.
“If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, including long-range spotting, which would threaten life and property,” the Weather Service said in its warning.
The warning was expanded from Los Angeles and Ventura counties and will remain in effect for SLO and Santa Barbara counties from 10 p.m. Monday to noon on Wednesday.
“Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire,” the Weather Service said. “Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out.”
The Weather Service warned of a “particularly dangerous situation” for Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
For more information on wildfire risk and preparedness, the Weather Service recommended visiting readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org.
Which L.A. fires are still burning?
Three fires continue to burn in Los Angeles, according to Cal Fire.
As of Monday morning, the Eaton Fire — which burned 14,117 acres in LA — was 33% contained, while the nearly 800-acre Hurst Fire was close to fully contained.
The Palisades Fire, which has already burned 23,713 acres and destroyed at least 5,000 structures, was only 14% contained by Monday morning.
Cal Fire SLO sent reinforcements to support teams battling the wildfires in the area.
The Kenneth, Lidia and Woodley fires have all been 100% contained.
This story was originally published January 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM.
