Fire danger in Northern California is going up. Due to high heat, northerly winds and dry grass, a Red Flag Warning is going into effect Thursday. This is an alert for everyone to refrain from outdoor burning and be cognizant of activities that can produce sparks. Some areas that received normal rainfall are better off, but places like Redding are thirteen inches below normal. National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Rowe explains the northerly winds combined with low humidity has caused the serious conditions. The fire risk is expected to last through early next week.