100-plus-degree fire weather is here, Southern California

LOS ANGELES — The heat wave baking Southern California will go into a second day Friday, prolonging an elevated danger of wildfire and hazardous health conditions for residents.
The National Weather Service continued to warn of hot, very dry conditions — up to 107 degrees in valley areas — with humidity levels in the single digits and strong gusty winds. But no red flag warnings were issued.
“Dangerously hot conditions are possible, especially away from the coast, Thursda