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NWS Issues Red Flag Warning for Central Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains Over Dry‑Lightning Risk

Remnant tropical moisture raises a dry‑lightning threat capable of igniting new fires that would complicate containment efforts.

Lightning-Started Wildfire Near Lake Woodruff Grows to Nearly 4,000 Acres in Volusia County

Dry Lightning Triggers Dozens of California Wildfires as TCU Complex Nears 14,000 Acres