Fire Watch and Red Flag Warning – Monday 10/11 – Tuesday 10/12

LAHCFD is under a fire watch and a Red Flag Warning has been issued beginning 2 a.m., Monday, 10/11 through 5 p.m., Tuesday, 10/12. This warning is affecting the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara Valley and East Bay Hills.

Santa Clara County Fire Department is providing additional staffing and engine to support El Monte station in addition to Station 8 crew staffing. Santa Clara County Fire will also fly red flags at all stations and will push red flag messaging through its social media platforms.

10/10 National Weather Service Announcement

Red Flag Warning

A Red Flag Warning indicates that weather conditions in the next 12 – 72 hours may result in extreme fire behavior. Go to Santa Clara County Fire Department’s Ready! Set! Go! Program page to learn more about Red Flag Warnings.