LOS ANGELES (KNX) – While the winter storms helped with the drought, they also propelled the growth of local vegetation.
National Weather Meteorologist Rich Thompson told KNX News the warmer days ahead could dry out the greenery, raising fire risks.
“You know, start picking up in terms of fire activity up and down the state, but especially here in especially in Southern California,” he said.
The weather in Los Angeles is expected to be in the mid-to-high 70’s, according to the CBS News.
Nicholas Prange with the Los Angeles Fire Department said crews are working to put in fire breaks and fire roads in “strategic areas” during their training exercises.
“Many people would be surprised to know how much brush is actually in the city limits of Los Angeles,” he said.
He added that right now, firefighters are focused on the Fourth of July as it’s the busiest day of the year and that one out-of-control firework could cause a brushfire.
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