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Getty Fire: Southern California gets extreme red-flag warning Getty Fire: Southern California gets extreme red-flag warning
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An "extreme red-flag warning" has been issued in California over the Getty Fire, the first such alert of its kind. A fire in southern California has prompted an "extreme red-flag warning", the first alert of its kind.
Issued by the Los Angeles weather service, it covers Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties.Issued by the Los Angeles weather service, it covers Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties.
Winds are expected to reach 80mph (128km/h) and there is concern they will fan the fire, which has already burned through 658 acres. Winds are expected to reach 70mph (113km/h) and there is concern they will fan the Getty fire, which has already burned through 658 acres.
Some 1,100 firefighters are tackling the blaze and thousands of structures are at risk, authorities say.Some 1,100 firefighters are tackling the blaze and thousands of structures are at risk, authorities say.
At least eight homes have been destroyed by the Getty Fire and five others damaged. About 15% of the fire has been contained. At least eight homes have been destroyed and five others damaged in the Getty Fire, named for the art collection close by. About 15% of the fire has been contained.
Winds are expected to pick up late on Tuesday with forecasters warning that they could hit their highest speeds of the season. Winds are expected pick up early on Wednesday and continue into Thursday, with forecasters warning that they could hit their highest speeds of the season.
"This Santa Ana wind event will likely be the strongest we have seen so far this season," the weather service said."This Santa Ana wind event will likely be the strongest we have seen so far this season," the weather service said.
"These strong winds, combined with a long duration of single-digit humidities and dry fuels, will likely bring very critical fire weather conditions, making this an extreme red-flag warning event.""These strong winds, combined with a long duration of single-digit humidities and dry fuels, will likely bring very critical fire weather conditions, making this an extreme red-flag warning event."
Fire chief Ralph M Terrazas told the New York Times that his goal for Tuesday was to increase containment ahead of the evening's strong winds. He added he was very concerned by the threats the winds posed.Fire chief Ralph M Terrazas told the New York Times that his goal for Tuesday was to increase containment ahead of the evening's strong winds. He added he was very concerned by the threats the winds posed.
"It does take one ember, just one ember downwind, to start another brush fire," Mr Terrazas said at a press conference on Tuesday - adding that embers have been known to travel several miles in winds."It does take one ember, just one ember downwind, to start another brush fire," Mr Terrazas said at a press conference on Tuesday - adding that embers have been known to travel several miles in winds.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said that the 7,000-plus residents evacuated so far should not plan on returning home until conditions were safe.Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said that the 7,000-plus residents evacuated so far should not plan on returning home until conditions were safe.
Basketball star LeBron James and actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger are among those who have evacuated their homes.Basketball star LeBron James and actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger are among those who have evacuated their homes.
On Tuesday, James sent a taco truck to feed a number of firefighters tackling the Getty Fire.On Tuesday, James sent a taco truck to feed a number of firefighters tackling the Getty Fire.
The Getty Centre, which houses a large art collection, is also at risk. The Getty Center, which houses a large art collection, is also at risk.
The museum said in a tweet that the art was "protected by a state-of-the-art technology" and that the safest place for it was inside.The museum said in a tweet that the art was "protected by a state-of-the-art technology" and that the safest place for it was inside.
Authorities say the Getty Fire was probably caused by a tree branch falling on power lines in the high winds.Authorities say the Getty Fire was probably caused by a tree branch falling on power lines in the high winds.
A number of wildfires have broken out in the state over the last week. The Kincade Fire in northern California has burned through more than 75,000 acres.A number of wildfires have broken out in the state over the last week. The Kincade Fire in northern California has burned through more than 75,000 acres.
Thousands of people have been left without power as companies shut off electricity to prevent a further outbreak of fires. Currently, about 15% of the fire is contained.Thousands of people have been left without power as companies shut off electricity to prevent a further outbreak of fires. Currently, about 15% of the fire is contained.
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