Red Flag Warning Issued for Diamond Bar-Walnut

The National Weather Service has issued a red-flag warning for Los Angeles County, including Diamond Bar and Walnut.

Most of the county is expected to see gusty northeast winds and low relative humidity starting today throuh Thursday, according to a news release.  Winds are expected to gust at speeds between 45 and 55 mph in the mountains and 35 to 45 mph in the valleys, which will increase the fire danger in the region, authorities said.

The increased fire danger has prompted Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby to order additional staffing and deploy extra resources countywide.

The fire department is reminding residents in brush areas to take the following precautions:

• Report any sign of smoke right away to your local fire department by calling 9-1-1.

• Use extreme caution with operating machinery in brush areas.

• If living in brush areas or near hazardous grass, have a wildfire action plan. Be familiar with LACoFD’s READY! SET! GO! Program that provides important pre-planning and evacuation information to residents.  Visit www.fire.lacounty.gov for more information. 

• Report any suspicious persons or vehicles to law enforcement.