October heads into triple-digit heat — when will it cool down?

LOS ANGELES — The Southland, with the exception of the Antelope Valley, was under a red flag warning today, signifying a high risk of wildfire amid a heat wave, gusty Santa Ana winds and low humidity.
The warning, reflecting “a long-duration fire weather threat,” will be in effect through Wednesday, with the most critical fire conditions expected today through Tuesday, according to a National Weather Service statement. A risk of wildfire also exists in Ventura, Santa Barbara an