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Extreme heat, increased wildfire risk forecast for Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County is expected to experience 100-degree temperatures and gusty winds next week, increasing wildfire risk. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for specific regions including the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Mountains, San Gabriel Valley, and Santa Clarita Valley starting Tuesday.
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