Update CA Fire Situation Worsening impacting North America

USPA NEWS - Over 20 major fires and 1000+ small fires in addition to 28,000 lightning strikes from California fires is causing North America to experience a massive amount of smoke that is seen and experience as fat as Canada.

Since Sunday evening through Tuesday morning there have been over 35,400 lightning strikes occurred in California. 100 confirmed new fires have sparked burning over 5,000 acres.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning due to the possibility of dry lightning in combination with gusty winds for most of the foothills and mountains of Northern California. The thunderstorms are expected to initially be dry, which will heighten the fire danger, but should begin to bring some rainfall by midweek. The Warning takes place this morning and is expected to last through Wednesday.

Protect your self from a fire some tips:

Before wildfire strikes, it is important that you get Set. Prepare yourself and your home for the possibility of having to evacuate. The following three main preparation actions should be completed and familiar to all members of your household long in advance of a wildfire.

1: Create a Wildfire Action Plan that includes evacuation planning for your home, family and pets. 2. Assemble an Emergency Supply Kit for each person in your household. 3. Fill-out a Family Communication Plan that includes important evacuation and contact information.