The Palisades Fire, California, has spread to more than 20,000 acres and is only 8% contained, according to the latest information from CalFire.
The Palisades Fire, which started on January 7, has grown to 20,438 acres, making it the largest fire in the region. According to CalFire's latest update: released As of early Friday morning, “significant fire weather conditions” were likely to continue into next week.
“The Palisades Fire continues to be wind-driven, topographically driven up slopes, and with some short-range detections. Today, north-to-northeast winds will shift to the north, but humidity will remain low. ” says the report summary.
It continues like this.
A red flag warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Typical mid-January weather is expected on Saturday. Light to moderate winds are expected in Santa Ana from Sunday through the middle of next week. Strong winds are possible on Tuesday. Significant fire weather conditions are likely to continue into next week.
More than 5,000 structures were destroyed in the Palisades fire alone, according to the latest information from CalFire.
“The Los Angeles Unified School District canceled all school classes on Friday. Residents are encouraged to avoid non-essential travel to allow firefighters sufficient space to work,” the report added. .
The Palisades Fire's containment rate has increased from zero percent on Thursday to just 8 percent.
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Firefighters are slowly making progress in extinguishing the Eaton Fire. The Eaton Fire is the second largest fire in the region, covering more than 13,000 acres. We are now at 3% containment, which is also an increase from 0% containment.
Kenneth fire — probably linked Arson – 1,000 acres affected, 35 percent contained.
The Hearst Fire is 771 acres and 37 percent contained, and the Lydia Fire is 75 percent contained with 395 acres affected. calfire.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) continues to be criticized for her general incompetence in responding to the fires, but this week she went to URL to plead for more help for desperate residents. The criticism became even louder after the government instructed the government to do so.
At least 10 people died in the fire.
