Last month was the driest ever September in Los Angeles County. Now come the Santa Ana winds
CNN
After the hottest and driest summer in California history, and a September that was Los Angeles County's driest ever, concerns are high that Santa Ana wind season could significantly worsen what has already been a disastrous fire year.
For the second time this week, Pacific Gas & Electric has had to execute planned power outages due to strong winds. PG&E issued the power shut-off warning for nearly a dozen counties in an effort to help prevent wildfires from sparking.
New fires are not the only concern. There are fears that high winds will fan existing fires such as the Alisal Fire, which has closed part of Highway 101 and Amtrak railways in Santa Barbara County. The strong winds could not only trigger further power outages but also hinder firefighting progress.