Multiple wildfires are burning across Southern California, fueled by strong winds. The largest, the Palisades Fire, has scorched over 15,800 acres and destroyed numerous homes. Other significant fires include the Eaton Fire (over 10,600 acres), the Hurst Fire (850 acres), and the Sunset Fire (50 acres). Firefighting efforts are hampered by low water pressure and out-of-service hydrants. The L.A. mayor's office is working to ensure the safety of homeless individuals, providing hotel vouchers and outreach services.
and powerful winds. The newest, the Sunset Fire, started shortly before 6 p.m. in the Hollywood Hills and has grown to 50 acres.has already burned through more than 15,800 acres, the Eaton Fire has exploded to 10,600 acres, and the Hurst Fire has affected 850 acres. The Lidia Fire was at nearly 350 acres with 40% containment, and the smaller Woodley Fire was under control.
The Eaton Fire, burning in the Altadena and Pasadena areas, has killed five people and burned more than 10,000 acres.This week's windstorm-driven fires have put a spotlight on million-dollar family homes lost to flames, but the L.A. mayor's office says it's trying to make sure those without four walls are evacuated and sheltered.
"Until adequate water pressure can be re-established, and water is tested and confirmed to be safe, this notice is in effect. It is possible that disease-causing organisms could be present," the department said in a statement. Mandatory evacuations for the Palisades Fire yesterday and the Sunset Fire tonight spread into century-old rectangular street grids and well-worn Main Streets seemingly insulated from fire by miles of concrete and steel structures.
Some of the city's oldest multifamily structures line the boulevard in one of its densest neighborhoods. "Propelling the Camp Fire’s structure-destroying spree were fires that spread within and between plots of land, or parcels, rather than from the fire front," said the analysis, published in 2021."Sources such as burning sheds, plants, vehicles and neighboring houses caused many buildings to catch fire, either through direct contact with flames or embers generated in parcels."
That's when, she said, she raced down the mountain and picked up her kids and"got them out of there." As she tried driving into her neighborhood, Hermer said, she had to leave her car behind. When the deadly Eaton Fire exploded near Paseneda last night, the extreme wind kept the air crews on the ground.Los Angeles police are being enlisted in the fight against the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills, Mayor Karen Bass said.
"If you have a home in Los Angeles, if you have an apartment, if you have anything in Los Angeles now, you do not know anymore whether you're going to see it again," O'Donnell said.There is no immediate fire danger to the campus, in Los Angeles' Westwood community, but the air quality in the area is likely to worsen in the hours ahead, the university said.
It quickly grew to 20 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations from Laurel Canyon Boulevard on the west to Mulholland Drive on the north to the 101 Freeway on the east down to Hollywood Boulevard on the south.Watch Duty, which launched in 2021 and is now in 22 states, provides live updates to users about nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts. The app is powered by a— active and retired firefighters, dispatchers and veteran storm watchers, according to its website.
She said she is looking into how"we can best support the communities impacted by these fires" and hopes to make a"meaningful difference" as soon as possible.A brush fire has broken out in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles near Runyon Canyon, the city’s fire chief said at a news conference this evening.
The Lidia Fire, which broke out near the community of Acton in a region between the Sierra Pelona and San Gabriel mountains, was an estimated 80 to 100 acres but 30% contained, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said.The fire in Ventura County, the Olivas Fire, burned 28 acres after it started today, but its forward progress was stopped and firefighters were mopping up this afternoon, the Ventura County Fire Department said.
“Every street you go, houses on both sides are leveled,” he said. Several family members have lost homes in the fire, he said.The Los Angeles fire chief warned in the weeks before the devastating Palisades Fire that the decision to cut the fire department’s budget by nearly $18 million The memo also highlighted other programs that would suffer under the cuts, including the Disaster Response Section, which funds the bulldozer teams that cut breaks and control lines around wildfires, and the Critical Incident Planning and Training Section, which develops plans for major emergencies.
He later added:"Do I expect a risk of fire spread tomorrow? Yes. Do I expect erratic fire weather like we saw last night? No."Southern California’s deadly, raging wildfires are affecting the Hollywood awards season as flames and smoke put a halt to the usual glitz and glamour. “We will put out the fire. And then it will be time to rebuild,” Márquez said at a news conference this afternoon.
And because of that combination, the extent of the damage to the community, which was hit “hard and fast,” will be devastating. “The Pico Rivera Sports Arena is uniquely equipped to provide safe, secure and accessible boarding for horses and other large animals,” Mayor John Garcia said in a statement. “It gives families peace of mind as they prioritize their safety and recovery.”Palisades Charter High School, Palisades Charter Elementary School and Marquez Elementary School were all damaged, the spokesperson for Los Angeles Unified School District said.
The company said all stays will be fully funded by Airbnb and the guests who are offering their homes. As flames further engulfed the home that the couple raised their own children in, Schweitzer and her husband relocated to another parking lot that was still close by.Schweitzer said that they tried to hose their house down before they left but that their efforts did not stand a chance against the sheer destruction of the Eaton fire.
However, the NFL added, if the game has to be relocated, it will be moved to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The stadium is home to the Arizona Cardinals.The NFL also said the league’s “priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community. We are grateful for the tireless efforts of the first responders. Our hearts are with Los Angeles and everyone affected by the fires.”“Our hearts are with those affected by the Eaton Fire in Altadena/Pasadena and the first responders in our community.
“Of course, it would have been nice to also take some photo albums and pictures,” he added. “But safety is the main thing.”FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the roaring wildfires in the Los Angeles area a “very dynamic and dangerous situation” and said she would be in Southern California on Friday to assess the damage.
"They can rely on their federal government to come in and support them. They can rely on their neighbors, their friends to help them. There are resources that are out there, whether it’s the federal government and our nonprofit or churches," she said."We are going to bring all of these together to help you through this."The number of people killed in the Eaton Fire has risen to five, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said.
The Lidia Fire broke out in Los Angeles County in a region between the Sierra Pelona Mountains and San Gabriel Mountains. It has burned around 50 acres and has begun burning into the Angeles National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service said. “This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community,” event CEO Joey Berlin said in the statement. “All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected.”The Music Center in Los Angeles said in a statement it has closed its buildings to the public"out of an abundance of caution" amid the wildfire threat in the area.
A report recently found that the city needs at least 62 new fire stations, Park said, adding that there are 100 out-of-service fire engines and ambulances at the mechanics yard because “we don’t have mechanics to repair them.” All Keck Medicine of USC hospitals are open, and all patients with affected appointments will be contacted with additional information, the hospital system said., adding that she spoke with President Biden “and discussed an urgent path forward towards recovery for the thousands of families impacted.”UCLA Health hospitals treated over 20 patients for fire-related injuries, officials said today.
He said the Palisades Fire is 0% contained and noted the"great challenge" intense winds are bringing to fighting the fires.Newsom said they were as prepared as they could be. On Sunday night, he directed 110 fire engines to the area of the Palisades Fire, in addition to water tenders and helicopters among other firefighting resources.
Deep Space Network operations normally conducted at JPL have been moved offsite to a backup operations center. A"small number" of critical personnel remained on site this morning. Biden is"focused on mobilizing life-saving and life-sustaining resources across the region," the statement added, as the president is"praying for those who lost loved ones, had property damaged, were injured, and for everyone affected by this and other devastating fires in the area."
The Oregon Fire Marshall also posted that they have mobilized 12 strike teams from the Oregon fire service to the wildfires. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also shared that he has offered to send resources from his state, which"When disaster strikes, we must come together to help our fellow Americans in any way we can. The state of Florida has offered help to assist the people of California in responding to these fires and in rebuilding communities that have been devastated," he wrote.
“I’m OK … yesterday morning everything was fine. About 10 o’clock, this crazy fire was occurring,” he recalled, saying the winds were “the hardest I've ever seen in my life.” “LAFD helicopters are back to dropping water and hundreds of firefighters continue to be on the scene to help respond to theL.A. Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley briefed President Biden on the new numbers this afternoon.
Vasquez said firefighters do not want homeowners to do this. He said the area is barricaded and that law enforcement has been telling people to turn around when they arrive.At the Pasadena Convention Center, people who evacuated the Eaton Fire were offered bottles of water and Gatorade, according to a woman who fled there with her husband, mother, sister and dog.
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