The NWS office in North Platte, Nebraska, also had a red flag warning in place during the same time period. That warning added that lightning, which can spark a wildfire, was not expected.

"A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior," the ...

High fire danger warnings have been a recurring theme for Los Angeles in January. Here's a look at how many red flag warnings were issued this month.