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Will Cain, the host, raised concerns regarding the proximity of the fire to major highways, such as the 101 and 405. These highways not only serve as crucial transportation routes but can also act as natural fire breaks under calm wind conditions. However, during times of extremely high winds—recorded at speeds of 60 to 100 miles per hour—these highways may not provide sufficient protection against the advancing flames. Chief Acuna acknowledged this precarious balance between being a fire buffer and the risk they pose to populated areas bordering the highways.