Red Flag Warning in Sherman Oaks Until 6 p.m. Tuesday

SHERMAN OAKS, CA — The National Weather Service extended its red flag warning in the San Fernando Valley through Tuesday, after Santa Ana winds and extremely dry temperatures created an elevated fire risk. The warning is set to expire at 6 p.m.

NWS says conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior and growth if a new fire starts.

"The strong Santa Ana winds from Monday have weakened, but remain gusty over much of the wind prone area of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, with gusts between 25 and 50 mph expected today," NWS said. "Minimum humidities in the single digits will be common today, with many areas below 5 percent."

Yesterday, the wind-drive Silverado Fire popped up in Orange County amid extreme conditions. As of Tuesday morning, the fire had grown to 11,200 acres and prompted 76,000 evacuations. According to Orange County Fire Authority Captain Brian Fennessy, two firefighters suffered severe burns and were taken to an area hospital in critical condition.

"Please keep these firefighters and their families in your thoughts and prayers," Fennessy said. "This is a tough fire: high winds, low humidity. Our firefighters are some of the bravest in the world. I am so proud of our firefighters, our hand crew, and please keep them in your thoughts."