Fires, Storms and Blazing Temperatures Forecast for Western US
The Gifford Fire, about 125 miles (201 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles, had burned 113,648 acres and was 21% contained through Saturday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, commonly known as Cal Fire. So far, 809 people have been evacuated and the Los Padres National Forest was closed because of the flames. There are 3,935 fire crews and support staff on the scene, and at least seven have been injured, according to a joint statement by Cal Fire, the US Forest Service and several local agencies.
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Drier weather expected across Maryland for Friday
Storms that developed across the area this afternoon have dissipated or moved out of the region and the rest of tonight looks quiet. Expect partly cloudy skies and temps in the 70s. Some patchy fog will be possible As the night goes on, the front will slide into the Carolinas, letting drier air filter in. Western Maryland will wake up to comfortable 60s Friday morning, while central and eastern Maryland will start the day in the low to mid-70s. Friday is shaping up to be a refreshing change. Cooler Canadian air and lower humidity will settle in for much of the state. Highs will be in the 80s, with mountain areas holding in the 70s. The front will still be close enough to bring a stray shower or storm to southern and eastern Maryland, but most areas will be dry. Saturday looks just as pleasant - plenty of sunshine, seasonable temperatures, and low humidity. A quick shower is possible in far southern Maryland, but otherwise it's a great day to be outside. By Sunday, high pressure will move offshore and allow summer heat to build back in. Highs will climb into the upper 80s to mid-90s, and most of the day should stay rain-free. A few showers could arrive late at night. Another cold front is expected Monday, bringing our next chance for scattered thunderstorms, especially across southern Maryland. By midweek, that front could stall nearby, which would keep clouds and cooler air around for parts of the state, but also mean a chance of showers and storms each day. Bottom line: a few storms to get through tonight, a comfortable break Friday and Saturday, then the heat and humidity make a comeback to wrap up the weekend and start next week.
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Hawk Fire threatens buildings in northern Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County firefighters are working to extinguish a brush fire that is threatening buildings in Acton. The Hawk Fire started at about 3 p.m. and quickly grew to 50 acres, according to Cal Fire. The Los Angeles County Fire Department, which is leading the firefighting effort, described the blaze as a second-alarm fire. The Los Angeles Fire Department and Angeles National Forest sent resources to help extinguish the flames.
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At least 16 displaced, couple pets died, after Baltimore County apartment fire
At least 16 people have been displaced, and a couple of pets died, after a three-alarm apartment fire on Thursday afternoon in Baltimore County, according to Travis Francis, the fire department's spokesperson. Firefighters responded around 3:40 p.m. to the 1800 block of Rambling Ridge Lane in Pikesville, where the building was engulfed in flames. "Crews arrived within minutes, with heavy fire showing throughout the building and through the roof," Francis said. Francis said that about six minutes before the fire was reported, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for the area. Investigators are checking to see if a lightning strike may have sparked the fire. "We will look into the lightning strike report from the National Weather Service to provide information on whether this was a lightning strike," Francis said. While a few dead pets were found after the fire, Francis said two dogs were rescued. Francis said firefighters called for a second alarm to get more assistance, and a third alarm was issued because of the heat and humidity. The displaced families are being assisted by the Red Cross. "It's very unfortunate," Francis said. "(Residents) are coming home to devastation, but we are going to be here to help them throughout this."
