**FIRE WEATHER WATCH** Issued for Washington D.C. Region – Dry Conditions and Strong Winds Raise Concerns for Fast-Spreading Fires in Urban Areas
Residents in Washington, D.C. are facing a potential fire hazard as the National Weather Service issues a fire weather watch for the region on Wednesday. Despite being an urban area, the combination of dry air and strong winds can create conditions favorable for fires to spread quickly. Typically, fire risks are higher in open and undeveloped areas outside the city limits and towards the mountainous regions. The heightened fire danger is expected to begin on …