ST. HELENA— The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 11 a.m. Wednesday according to officials.
In response to the Red Flag event, CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit has bolstered its firefighting resources. Additional resources include; all engines, hand crews and bulldozers will be staffed 24 hours a day, additional Emergency Command Center personnel, and additional personnel to fill command and control functions in the event of a major fire.
Northerly winds will increase this evening through Wednesday morning, reaching approximately 35 miles per hour. The combination of gusty winds, low humidity, and very dry fuels will result in critical fire weather conditions.
CAL FIRE Unit Chief Shana Jones asks that outdoor power equipment not be used until the Red Flag event has ended and even then, use as early in the day as possible to avoid the increased burning conditions during the heat of the day. Approximately 11% of the fires in the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit are caused by individuals using equipment in and around dry vegetation.
