The updated maps take into account California’s fire history, local weather patterns, terrain and new models showing how embers can travel miles away from a forest fire, spreading the danger ...

The sign, which stands in front of the district ... a little quick ‘oh yeah, that’s what the fire danger level is for now',” said Mike Moore, fire chief at SSCFPD.

Following a windy day with high fire ... danger on Wednesday. Another system is on the horizon Thursday night into Friday. It lacks a good moisture source - but it has some decent mid-level ...