A new wave of wildfires broke out in California this week amid harsh weather conditions including hurricane-force winds, low humidity and drought. According to reports USA TodayThe Hughes Fire started near Castaic Lake, a reservoir about 45 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The fire quickly burned 10,000 acres, but was only about 14% contained. Thousands of people in the area forced They fled their homes and their schools were closed.
In Ventura Country, evacuation orders were issued for California State University Channel Islands and Glenn University due to the Laguna Fire. It started Thursday.
The Sepulveda Fire broke out in Los Angeles on Tuesday and continues to burn. contained Early Thursday morning at 45 Acres, UPI reported.
“The fire was primarily due to topography; that The Santa Ana winds pushed it up the hill. We were very fortunate to have access to the Palisades Fire aircraft. similarly Additional firefighting resources that we had pre-deployed responded quickly and contained this fire to 45 acres,” said Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jamie Moore.
cal fire has provided up-to-date information about each fire, including the number of acres burned and acres burned. containment level.
The Palisades and Eaton fires, which started earlier this month, are 72% and 95% contained, burning 23,448 acres and 14,021 acres, respectively.
50,683 acres have been burned, and the total number of deaths from the wildfires now stands at 28.
The California National Guard made the announcement on social media. wednesday evening MAFFS (Modular Air Fire Fighting System) aircraft were deployed to fight the Hughes Fire.
“They are working together to drop large quantities of flame retardant to protect life, property and communities,” the California National Guard said. said With X.
🔥 Now in progress: All MAFFS (Modular Air Fire Suppression System) aircraft in the United States (all eight, including two from the California National Guard) are launched to combat the burgeoning firefighting force. #fusefire . The California National Guard MAFFS is based out of the Channel Islands Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing. pic.twitter.com/udK1ZIWB3g
— California National Guard (@TheCalGuard) January 23, 2025
According to CBS News, of The National Weather Service has issued red flags for: majority High winds and low humidity are increasing the risk of wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
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First publication date is January 23, 2025.
