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Western Washington is under a Red Flag Warning due to gusty winds, warm temps and dry conditions increasing wildfire risk.

Recent brush fires in Seattle were likely sparked by vehicles or discarded cigarettes.

Fire officials urge residents to take precautions.

SEATTLE - Most of western Washington is under a Red Flag Warning, signaling high fire danger for the Seattle area as temperatures climb into the 80s and winds increase.

The warning follows two days of brush fires in the area. On Sunday, a brush fire along I-5 spread to four homes in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. On Monday, another brush fire broke out near I-90 in Seattle.

According to FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson, winds are expected to increase across western Washington on Tuesday as high pressure b

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