Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings in the northeast part of the United States as firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,000 acres.

A Red Flag Warning has been extended into Wednesday as firefighters across the Commonwealth continue to battle brush fires.

Massachusetts is under a red flag warning again on Tuesday as dozens of brush fires continue burning across the state.What is a red flag warning?The National Weather Service issued the red flag warning through 6 p.

New Jersey has been experiencing a combination of dry forest grounds, dry air with relative humidity values and windy conditions. A Red Flag Warning meanswhen there are warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds in the forecast that combination can produce an increased risk of fire danger.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS), an average of 15 brush fires are reported each October statewide.

A red flag warning has been issued in Connecticut for Tuesday as wind gusts may reach 35 mph, the weather service says.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Southern New England from 9am to 6pm today. We have an abundance of dry ground cover and with low relative humidity and a very gusty wind this afternoon, brush fires will be easy to start,

As chillier air moves in, it moves quickly with a gusty wind out of the north today, pushing 30-35mph at times. That combined with

A Red Flag Warning for increased fire risk is issued in Boston due to dry, windy conditions, with residents advised to exercise caution with outdoor burning and potential freezes forecasted later in the week.

A new Red Flag Warning has been issued for Tuesday as firefighters across the Commonwealth continue to battle brush fires.