The Palisades Fire continues to burn in Los Angeles County, prompting expanded evacuation orders and a public health emergency. Though fire containment is increasing, other fires in the region are still a concern.
Evacuation orders for the largest blaze, the Palisades Fire , have expanded as it sweeps east and threatens Brentwood and Encino. It is 11% contained. Los Angeles County declared a public health emergency, warning that smoke and particulate matter could pose immediate and long-term threats. The Palisades Fire , which has burned across 21,596 acres, is 11% contained, up from 8% contained last night.
Meanwhile, the Eaton fire in the Pasadena area, which had been burning uncontained for several days, is now at 15% containment. It has burned across 14,117 acres, according to Cal Fire. The smaller Hurst Fire, which started as a brush fire but has so far covered 799 acres, is at 76% containment. Fortunately, the Lidia Fire that tore through 395 acres between the Sierra Pelona and San Gabriel mountains is 100% contained, according to the department.
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