Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to ...

"If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior," the NWS warns.

The latest red flag warning includes the Inland Empire and Orange County, as well as the already ravaged Los Angeles area.

A red flag warning for Wednesday has been issued for Southern California as concerns about the fast-growing wildfires ...