Multiple wildfires, including the Hurst Fire and the Auto Fire, have ravaged Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and structures. While the Hurst Fire is contained, the Auto Fire continues to spread. Authorities are grappling with looting, arson attempts, and price gouging amidst the disaster. Relentless high winds pose a significant threat, prompting red flag warnings. Officials, including Mayor Karen Bass and Sheriff Robert Luna, are working to manage the crisis, providing support to victims and searching for remains. Celebrities and organizations have pledged millions in donations to aid those affected.
near Interstate 5, which is also inland in the northern area of the San Fernando Valley, has been 97% contained as of Monday evening.
Three people were arrested on suspicion of arson for attempting to start small fires, said LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell. One individual attempted the fire using a barbecue lighter, another ignited brush while the third set fire to a trash can outside of a disaster zone. All fires were immediately extinguished.High winds ramping up Tuesday morning have put Los Angeles in a “particularly dangerous situation” red flag warning from the National Weather Service.
“It is a very grim task and we unfortunately, every day we are doing this, we are running across the remains of individual community members,” Luna said during Monday’s press conference. “That is not easy work, very sad to report.”At a Monday evening community meeting about the Palisades Fire, a Los Angeles Police Department official said many people reported missing have been found.
During a press conference Monday evening, Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said many people have been arrested for looting homes that have been left by evacuating residents.
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