A new heat blast is set to hit the Bay Area, bringing a red-flag fire warning due to gusty winds and low humidity. The warning begins Wednesday night and continues into Thursday.
- Red-flag warning issued for Wednesday night through Thursday. - Gusty winds and low humidity create dangerous fire conditions.
- Temperatures expected to reach triple digits in inland areas. - Residents urged to avoid activities that could spark fires.
The heat wave is expected to peak on Thursday, with cooling by the weekend. Local fire departments are on high alert.