Red flag warning active for 5 Freeway north of LA until Saturday night — high fire danger

5 Freeway north of LA is under a red flag warning which was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:34 p.m. The warning is in effect until Saturday Aug. 23, at 9 p.m. Expect winds to ... Read More

‘Extreme fire behavior’ possible as heat wave hits SLO County this week

A huge swath of San Luis Obispo County — including the Gifford Fire burn area — will be under a red flag warning later this week as a heat wave is expected to hit California. According to a San Luis ... Read More

Red flag warning affecting Central Coast until Saturday night — enhanced fire threat

The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here. At 2:11 p.m. on Thursday, the NWS ... Read More

Fire crews battle Swift Complex under red flag warning with dry lightning and strong winds

Fire crews are pressing full suppression tactics on the Swift Complex as red flag conditions threaten to complicate containment efforts with dry lightning and strong winds. Check out our LATEST ... Read More

5 Freeway north of LA under a red flag warning until Saturday night — increased fire danger

5 Freeway north of LA is included in a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:11 p.m. The warning is in effect until Saturday Aug. 23, at 9 p.m. Residents can expect ... Read More