California's deadly wildfires may get worse before they get better, as 'Diablo winds' return

Wildfires continue to burn up and down the state of California, with the most damaging blazes located in the picturesque Napa and Sonoma Valley region, about 60 miles north of San Francisco. This area has seen at least 3,500 homes and businesses destroyed, including entire wineries, since the fires exploded in size amid a fierce windstorm on Sunday night and Monday. The number of fatalities continues to climb, with the figure standing at 17 on Wednesday morning.

On Wednesday, forecasters hoisted dreaded red flag warnings for critical fire weather conditions across Napa and Sonoma Counties, particularly in higher elevations, where winds could gust as high as 55 miles per hour by Wednesday evening. The wind gusts, coming from the north, will follow the passage of a weak front moving across the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | California's deadly wildfires may get worse before they get better, as 'Diablo winds' return