Containment of the Palisades fire inched higher to 17% as of Tuesday morning, but gusty winds could challenge fire crews.
City of Santa Barbara Fire Captain Aaron Vaughn searches a burned home for victims of the Eaton Fire in Altadena on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. Neither the Eaton nor the Palisades fire expanded overnight and officials said early Tuesday, Jan. 14, they had resources in place, as crews prepare for another challenging day with strong Santa Ana winds expected.
“Firefighters continue aggressive suppression while demonstrating operational and personnel safety,” the agency said. Homes destroyed by the Palisades Fire along Toyopa Street in Pacific Palisades on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. High wind warnings are again in effect through Wednesday for large areas of Southern California.
Homes destroyed by the Palisades Fire along Fiske Street in Pacific Palisades on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. High wind warnings are again in effect through Wednesday for large areas of Southern California. “Firefighters will conduct tactical patrols and mop-up operations, addressing smoke and heat sources to minimize the chance of fire escaping the perimeter,” the Angeles National Forest said in a morning update.
During the day Monday, crews made “significant progress in establishing containment lines along the eastern edge of the fire near Santa Anita Canyon,” officials said, while helicopters made water-dropping missions near Mount Wilson and air tankers flew fire retardant-dropping missions on the west and northwest portions of the fire in anticipation of the forecasted winds.
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