{
  "id": 14740496,
  "title": "Santa Ana Winds Trigger Wildfire Warnings in Southern California. Here's What To Know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/santa-ana-winds-trigger-wildfire-warnings-in-southern-california",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T16:22:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Time",
    "slug": "time",
    "url": "https://time.com/article/2026/10/15/santa-ana-winds-wildfire-warnings-southern-california/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Southern California towns are bracing themselves for the arrival of the first Santa Ana winds of the season, as authorities issue red flag warnings and prepare for potential wildfires. The National Weather Service predicts these winds will blow in from the desert, bringing warmer temperatures and drier air to the region, heightening the risk of wildfires during summer drought conditions. Although this week's winds are predicted to be less intense than the 100 mph gusts that fueled a wildfire in Pacific Palisades and Altadena earlier this year, the National Weather Service warns that if any fires ignite, the conditions will still be favorable for extreme fire behavior.\n\nAreas in Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and the Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks, and Simi Valley valleys are currently under a red flag warning, which is set to remain in effect until Saturday evening. Southern California Edison is considering shutting off power to approximately 250,000 customers in an effort to prevent downed power lines or aging infrastructure from sparking fires. While recent rain has reduced the fire risk in San Diego and Orange County, both areas should still prepare for strong winds.\n\nTo stay safe in impacted areas, residents are advised to sign up for local emergency alerts, plan for power outages, and avoid outdoor activities that could generate sparks, such as barbecues, campfires, or improperly discarded cigarette butts. In Pasadena, city officials are encouraging residents to secure their Halloween decorations, as high winds can turn these festive items into hazards by turning them into projectiles in strong winds.",
  "summary": "Here's what to know.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}