DRY LIGHTNING COULD SPARK FIRES

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By Miriam Raftery

September 16, 2019 (San Diego’s East County) – An increased potential for fire starts today in the San Diego region. The National Weather Service is warning the there is a chance of dry lightning, with relative humidity that could fall below 20 percent this afternoon.

Dry lightning has potential to ignite dry brush.  If you see smoke or fire, please call 911 to report it immediately.


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