Live updates: Aerial assault helps firefighters make progress battling L.A. wildfires, but more wind expected
Firefighters made more progress on containing the Eaton and Palisades fires overnight, but the Palisades fire grew by about 1,000 acres and strong winds are expected overnight. The Palisades fire has burned 23,707 acres and numerous homes, businesses and landmarks in Pacific Palisades and westward along Pacific Coast Highway, toward Malibu. As of 7:00 a.m. Sunday, the fire was 11% contained.
Many parts of Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Santa Monica, Calabasas, Brentwood and Encino are under evacuation orders or warnings. More than 12,000 structures remain threatened. Officials estimate that more than 5,300 structures, including many homes, have been damaged or destroyed. The Eaton fire has burned 14,117 acres and many structures in Altadena and Pasadena. Additional evacuation orders were mandated Thursday afternoon when fire climbed toward Mt. Wilson. Other mandatory evacuations were lifted as city officials notified residents in Glenoaks Canyon and Chevy Chase Canyon that it was safe to return to their homes. As of 7 a.m. Sunday, the fire was 15% contained; on Friday, it was only at 3%. Officials say 7,000 structures have been damaged in the fire. The Ranch fire has burned 1,052 acres near the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The fire is 100% contained, according to Cal Fire. All evacuation warnings have been lifted for the fire.Mexican firefighters and emergency personnel have arrived in Los Angeles to help with the fire fight
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