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LA County Fire warns of active 2025 season; burning index 70 for Malibu, urges 'Ready, Set, Go' preparedness
Summary
Los Angeles County Fire Assistant Chief Drew Smith told the Malibu City Council the 2025 fire season is likely to remain active: below‑normal precipitation, normal‑to‑above‑normal Santa Ana wind risks into November, and a current local burning index of 70. He urged residents to prepare family evacuation plans and noted fuel, weather and operational constraints for aircraft during extreme wind events.
Assistant Chief Drew Smith of the Los Angeles County Fire Department told the Malibu City Council on Aug. 11 that this year's fire season is expected to be active and challenging for Southern California. Using a combination of National Weather Service outlooks, county weather stations and fire‑behavior analysis, Smith said precipitation through November is likely to be below normal near the coast and that Santa Ana wind activity is expected to be normal to above normal in October and November. "We usually have eight Santa Ana events," he said, "and particularly dangerous situations (PDS) challenge our aerial assets when sustained winds exceed mid‑30s…
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