Counties across Southern California are facing heightened fire risks this week, forecasters have warned.
Why It Matters
The fires raging in California this month have already resulted in the widespread destruction of homes. Air quality is also a growing concern for residents as the containment of these fires continues.
At least 28 people have died, ABC News has reported.
What To Know
A forecast map from AccuWeather showed there were at least elevated fire risks for several counties in Southern California, including San Luis Obispo and Imperial. Furthermore, there were “critical” fire risks for Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Kern, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties…