30-10-2018 08:17 via sacramento.cbslocal.com

Red Flag Warning Prompts Swift Action Amid Fire Danger

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Strong winds and dry conditions had fire crews preparing for the worst across the Sacramento region on Monday night.
A red flag warning took effect for much of northern California that will last through Wednesday morning.
“You need to be prepared, you need to exercise the evacuation orders and really treat this like a tornado warning, it’s that critical,” said Mike Mohler, Deputy Director with Cal Fire.
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