Fire danger level rises in SoCal as strong wind event looms
LOS ANGELES - Firefighters have been gaining ground on the Saddleridge Fire but a possible dangerous set back is looming.
The fire danger level has risen to "Extreme".
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The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory in effect from Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. until Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. for the Los Angeles County coast including downtown L.A., Malibu, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Long Beach.
20 to 30 MPH northeast winds are expected to impact the area with gusts up to 45 MPH. Gusty winds could make driving difficult, could bring down tree limbs, and result in some power outages.
FOX 11 Journalist Hal Eisner was at Hansen Dam, which is currently serving as a base camp for approximately 1,000 firefighters still dealing with the Saddleridge Fire and shows how recent winds impacted the fire and how it tested the containment lines. Play the video above to watch the full story.