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It’s nearly 5 a.m. in Los Angeles, 8 a.m. in New York and 1 p.m. in London. Here’s the latest information on the wildfire situation affecting Los Angeles.
Firefighters are bracing for a return of dangerous winds that could start another wildfire.
The National Weather Service issued an unusual warning that “particularly dangerous conditions” will begin Monday night into Tuesday. The service’s Ariel Cohen warned of the risk of “explosive fires as the winds pick up again.”
At least 24 people were killed and thousands of homes were destroyed in the Los Angeles area.
At least 16 people are still missing, and rescuers are using sniffer dogs to search the remains of burned-out buildings. Officials expect the death toll to rise further.
Firefighters made some progress in extinguishing the blaze this weekend, and a limited number of people were allowed to return to areas they had previously evacuated.
The Palisades Fire is 13% contained and has burned more than 23,000 acres, according to the latest information from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The Eaton Fire is 27% contained and has burned more than 14,000 acres. The Hearst Fire is 89% contained and has burned 799 acres.
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman is expected to announce charges against the group accused of looting homes and the Pacific Palisades at a press conference Monday afternoon.
I’m handing over this blog to my colleague Anna Betts. Thank you for reading.
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Updated at 07:58 ET
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The Eaton Fire, which engulfs much of PUSD, was only 33% contained as of 5:59 this morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Many evacuation orders and warnings are still in effect.
“Our community is strong, resourceful and resilient,” PUSD Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco said. “We will rebuild and honor the beauty and shared history of our schools and neighborhoods while incorporating modern improvements. We will reflect the strength and spirit of our community and demonstrate our strength.” We will build a future where
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In contrast, the nearby Pasadena Unified School District will be closed until Jan. 17 “after careful evaluation and consultation with local emergency management officials.”
“The Eaton Fire caused an unimaginable loss to our students, families, staff, and staff. Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy,” the school district said in a statement.
The health and safety of the PUSD community remains our top priority as we navigate the significant impact of the fire on many students, families, and staff. Almost half of our employees live within the evacuation zone. Many of them lost their homes, as did many students and families. ”
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Despite ongoing damage from the fires, some schools in the area are expected to reopen soon.
Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the country, announced that most schools and offices will reopen Monday morning. More than 500,000 students are unable to attend school due to the fire.
Missing school raises concerns for a variety of reasons, especially since many students rely on school for meals. LAUSD has provided two meals per student per day since the fire began.
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Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Malone, who just said in an interview with CBS that he believes there are enough resources to fight wildfires in the region, publicly criticized the city’s budget cuts on Friday. This is in contrast to Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine Crowley. She said firefighters’ jobs have become difficult.
Marrone said these fires are “unprecedented.”
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About 50,000 customers remain without power in California.
As of 8:45 a.m. ET, 49,638 customers in California were without power, according to PowerOutage.us.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department says trying to control donations within the department is impacting the department’s operations and is encouraging people to send all donations to donation centers or nonprofits instead. said.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said in a statement:
First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone for your generous support and continued support. Your donation has made a huge difference in fighting these multiple fires impacting our community.
The City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Fire Department greatly appreciate your support, but please do not drop donations at fire stations or shelters, as this will impact the critical work of frontline responders.
The department is asking people to send items to donation centers or nonprofit organizations instead.
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended a dust warning due to high winds in Santa Ana until Tuesday afternoon.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is an air pollution control agency that serves the urban areas of Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County.
The agency said strong winds were blowing ash from fires and burned buildings, causing air quality indices to be “unhealthy or worse for sensitive groups” in most of Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties in the South Coast Atmospheric Basin. He said it is possible that the level could be reached. And Coachella Valley.
The agency also warns that windblown ash from these burned structures may contain high levels of atmospheric toxins.
“If you witness ash blowing in the wind, please take precautions to reduce your exposure,” officials said.
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‘Particularly Hazardous Conditions’ Alert Issued for Ventura and Los Angeles Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag for “especially hazardous conditions” for Ventura and Los Angeles counties from Tuesday morning until noon Wednesday.
These warnings are in response to expected harmful high winds and low humidity in the region, with wind gusts expected to reach 45 mph to 110 mph.
“Peak winds for the next event will be weaker than last week,” the National Weather Service said. Nevertheless, the winds will be strong enough to potentially cause explosive fire spread. ”
A Red Flag Warning indicates that significant fire weather conditions are currently occurring or may soon occur.
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Updated on 08.24 ET
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It’s nearly 5 a.m. in Los Angeles, 8 a.m. in New York and 1 p.m. in London. Here’s the latest information on the wildfire situation affecting Los Angeles.
Firefighters are bracing for a return of dangerous winds that could spark wildfires again.
The National Weather Service issued an unusual warning that “particularly dangerous conditions” will begin Monday night into Tuesday. The service’s Ariel Cohen warned of the risk of “explosive fires as the winds pick up again.”
At least 24 people were killed and thousands of homes were destroyed in the Los Angeles area.
At least 16 people are still missing, and rescuers are using sniffer dogs to search the remains of burned-out buildings. Officials expect the death toll to rise further.
Firefighters made some progress in extinguishing the blaze this weekend, and a limited number of people were allowed to return to areas they had previously evacuated.
The Palisades Fire is 13% contained and has burned more than 23,000 acres, according to the latest information from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The Eaton Fire is 27% contained and has burned more than 14,000 acres. The Hearst Fire is 89% contained and has burned 799 acres.
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman is expected to announce charges against the group accused of looting homes and the Pacific Palisades at a press conference Monday afternoon.
I’m handing over this blog to my colleague Anna Betts. Thank you for reading.
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Updated at 07:58 ET
Los Angeles power companies are working to prevent potential damage to power lines by removing dry shrubbery and vegetation from areas surrounding utility poles.
With permission, companies are spraying utility poles with flame retardant similar to what fire planes drop.
“We’re pretty far along from the fire,” Connor Norton, a PG&E employee who works in North Hollywood, told CBS News on Sunday.
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The Los Angeles Unified School District announced that most Los Angeles schools and offices will reopen starting today, except in areas still affected by the fires.
“The situation has improved in most areas of the Los Angeles area, and the district is confident that students and staff can safely return to campus.”
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Firefighters from Mexico and Canada are being sent to California to help fight the Los Angeles wildfires.
More than 70 firefighters from Mexico trained on Sunday and continue to train under the guidance of a California team.
“It’s really important to get the cooperation of the neighbors,” Cal Fire spokesman Curtis Rose told NBC. “Not only are we here with Mexican firefighters, but we also have Canadian firefighters here today.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed sending 150 firefighters to California in response to a post by Donald Trump Jr. on X.
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Updated on 07.18 ET
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman will announce charges at a press conference Monday afternoon against a group accused of looting homes and the Pacific Palisades, US media reported.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called Elon Musk “encouraging looting” after he shared a post on his social media platform X claiming that politicians have “decriminalized” looting. ” was criticized.
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The Palisades Fire is 13% contained and has burned more than 23,000 acres, according to the latest information from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The Eaton Fire is 27% contained and has burned more than 14,000 acres.
The Hearst Fire is 89% contained and has burned 799 acres.
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