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Red flag warning for most of Solano County near Quail Fire

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Published  May 23, 2022 5:36am PDT
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Red flag warning going into effect for Solano County

A red flag warning will be in effect for Solano County and other areas going north toward Redding on Monday and Tuesday as hot temperatures and windy conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

VACAVILLE, Calif. - The National Weather Service is issuing a red flag warning for most of Solano County on Monday where a fire is already burning. 

The warning will cover Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield and Vacaville, not far from where the Quail Fire has burned about 135 acres and is about 85 percent contained.

Meteorologists expect wind gusts to pick up to about 35 miles an hour, which could be bad news for the fire, burning off Quail Canyon Road and Pleasants Valley Road, south of state Highway 128 and Interstate 505.

"I've been up here a long time," said Mel Toppance, who lives in Vacaville. "I saw a lot of smoke." 

The red flag warning starts at 11 a.m. and is expected to last until Tuesday morning. 

Quail fire no longer poses a threat but new red flag warning going into effect

The Quail fire in Solano County grew to 135 acres, but no longer posed a threat to homes in Solano County. However, the weather conditions there have prompted another red flag warning to take effect on Monday.