Alert: Extreme Fire Warning Issued for Mill Valley

Strong winds, low humidy and warm temperates will increase the chance fires in Mill Valley and throughout Marin, according according to a warning from the National Weather Service.

The Red Flag warning will be in effect from 6 p.m. until 8 a.m. Thursday  It includes the North Bay Mountains, East Bay Hills and Diablo Range regions.

"The combination of poor relative humidity tonight and breezy offshore winds has the potential to create critical fire weather conditions ... especially at elevations above 1,000 feet," the warning says.

The Mill Valley Fire Department issued precautions that residents should take:

• Avoid the use of lawn mowers or weed eating equipment in dry vegetation.
• Avoid the use of all open flames including wood and charcoal grills.
• Make sure all cigarette butts are properly extinguished.
• Do not park vehicles in tall dry grass.
• Maintain 100 feet of defensible space around their home.
• Remove leaves and needles from gutters.
• Remove low hanging  branches at least 10 feet off the ground.
• Make sure that your address numbers are clearly visible from the street.

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