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Three large fires burning in Spokane and Stevens counties held steady on Friday as firefighters tested containment lines during the first of two days of critical red-flag weather, with crews working to prevent growth amid dry, windy conditions.
The National Weather Service is warning of extreme fire weather across eastern Oregon and Washington east of the Cascades this Saturday, including a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning with heat, very low humidity, and gusts 50 mph or higher. NWCC says these conditions could cause rapid fire growth and spotting, complicating containment as crews push to hold large fires like the Rowe Creek Complex; Oregon reports about 1.8 million acres burned with roughly 30 large uncontained fires and more than 12,000 personnel on the line. Officials stress prevention of new fires, and utilities are adjusting operations amid the heightened risk. The season remains on pace to rival record levels, with two months left in fire season.
Storm Tracker 2 alerts extreme fire danger east of the Cascades on Saturday as a dry cold front moves through, bringing gusts up to 45 mph and very low humidity with PDS Red Flag Warnings across multiple zones, signaling a high risk of rapid fire growth.
Lightning and rain halted the Quaker State 400 at Atlanta, triggering a red flag after 109 laps and a delay of over three hours. The flag was lifted and NASCAR will run the full distance with track-drying underway, Ryan Blaney leading at the pause, and the race becoming official after 130 laps.
Lightning forced the NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway to red-flag after 108 of 260 laps, with half-distance at lap 131; thunderstorms and heavy rain paused action as Ryan Blaney led the field (Bubba Wallace second, Tyler Reddick third, Christopher Bell fourth, Chase Elliott fifth). The stoppage also gives Ross Chastain a free pass, placing 31 cars on the lead lap, and teams will pit for fuel and tires when the race resumes.
Bubba Wallace triggered a massive multi-car crash at Talladega during Stage 2 of the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link's 500, sparking a red flag as at least 26 cars were involved and several top contenders were eliminated. Wallace took responsibility for the initial contact, expressing disappointment in the result, while the smoke-filled chaos and tight drafting left the field largely wrecked and the race paused for cleanup.
During Talladega's Cup race, Bubba Wallace led before a chain-reaction wreck involving roughly 25 cars triggered a red flag; about 20 cars remained on the lead lap after cleanup, Wallace could not continue, and no injuries were reported.
A woman advises her twin sister against her new boyfriend, whom she sees as a red flag due to his immaturity and manipulative behavior, but her sister dismisses her concerns, leading to family tension and worry about her sister's well-being.
The Buffett Indicator, a measure of stock market valuation, is signaling a concerning red flag, suggesting that stocks may be overvalued and warning of potential risks ahead.
Charles Leclerc topped the final practice session for the British Grand Prix, which was halted early due to a red flag caused by debris and crashes, with Hamilton and Norris also setting notable times before the session was stopped. The session's interruptions prevented many drivers from improving their lap times, setting the stage for qualifying later in the day.
The Monaco Grand Prix began with chaos as multiple incidents on the first lap led to a red flag, involving crashes between Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, McLaren's Oscar Piastri, Red Bull's Sergio Perez, and both Haas cars. The crashes resulted in four drivers — Perez, Magnussen, Hulkenberg, and Ocon — being out of the race, highlighting the safety of modern Formula 1 cars.
The Monaco Grand Prix saw a chaotic start with multiple incidents leading to a red flag. Carlos Sainz and Oscar Piastri collided, causing Sainz to suffer a puncture. Meanwhile, Kevin Magnussen's attempt to overtake Sergio Perez resulted in a high-speed crash involving both Haas cars. Additionally, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly clashed, adding to the debris on the track. The race was temporarily halted for repairs and tyre changes.
The Monaco Grand Prix was suspended on the first lap after a major crash involving Sergio Pérez and both Haas drivers, Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg. All three drivers were unhurt, but their cars were too damaged to continue. The race restarted from a standing grid, with no further investigation into the incident.
The Monaco Grand Prix was red-flagged on the first lap due to a major crash involving Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen, and Nico Hulkenberg, causing significant damage and requiring barrier repairs. Charles Leclerc leads the race under the red flag.
The F1 Monaco Grand Prix was red-flagged following a crash involving Sergio Perez and Kevin Magnussen, which also took out Nico Hulkenberg. The incident caused significant debris on the track, but the stewards decided it did not merit further investigation. Charles Leclerc led the race from pole position, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in pursuit. Multiple incidents occurred, including a clash between Alpine drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly. The race will restart with Leclerc, Piastri, and Norris allowed to change to hard tires.