LA fire outbreak: Southern Californians brace for new wildfire warning as nearly 90,000 people remain under evacuation orders | California wildfires

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the repopulation of communities affected by the Eaton Fire on Tuesday, January 14th at 3:00 p.m.

Evacuation orders have been lifted south of Canyon Crest Road and west of Lincoln Avenue in the Altadena area.

The remaining areas of the community remain closed.

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“Winds are weaker than expected today, but are expected to increase later tonight and into Wednesday,” the National Weather Service said Tuesday afternoon.

“We’re not out of the woods yet,” read a post about X.

Wind speeds on Wednesday could reach up to 110 mph in the mountains and 30 to 50 mph in coastal and valley areas, according to forecast models.

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Updated at 6:45 p.m. ET

Approximately 90,000 households are without power in Southern California

Power companies shut off power to prevent their power lines from starting new fires in the area.

As of Tuesday afternoon, forecasters said the areas most at risk of fire were inland areas north of Los Angeles, including densely populated Thousand Oaks, Northridge and Simi Valley, home to more than 300,000 people.

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Updated at 17:53 ET

A new virtual map by Los Angeles County will help wildfire survivors check the status of their property and see if their home is still standing.

The map, available on the county’s website, includes photos and color-coded keys showing the level of damage to homes from the Eaton Fire, said Kathryn Berger, chair of the county’s Board of Supervisors.

These are the map color codes. Black is no damage, green is 1-9% impact, yellow is 10-25% impact, orange is 26-50% impact, and red is 50% or more destroyed.

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Updated at 17.05 ET

In Santa Monica, evacuation orders remain in place north of San Vicente Boulevard, and winds are expected to continue into Wednesday.

Residents can return to the area voluntarily, but be prepared to gather essentials and be prepared to leave the area if conditions worsen, according to the city’s warning.

X’s post says Santa Monica restaurants and businesses are “open and here to stay.” “If you can, we encourage you to support local businesses.”

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Updated at 16:36 ET

Hollywood awards season has largely been canceled as wildfires continue to disrupt life and work in the Los Angeles area.

Hollywood guilds and organizations that host awards shows frequently release updates to help the industry navigate the ongoing crisis. Oscar nominations have been postponed twice, and some guilds have postponed announcements without setting new dates.

The only major show moving forward so far is the Critics’ Choice Awards on January 26th.

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Updated on 16.06 ET

Los Angeles and parts of Ventura County to the north are under an “extreme fire danger” warning through Wednesday.

Officials warned that Santa Ana winds of up to 125 mph and low humidity posed a “significant risk of rapid fire spread.”

The designation “particularly dangerous weather conditions” is rarely used and was designed by meteorologists to indicate “an extreme of extremes.”

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Updated on 16.23 ET

Days so far

Approximately 88,000 people in Los Angeles County were under evacuation orders Tuesday due to wildfires, and an additional 84,800 were advised to evacuate.

Here’s where the fire is:

Palisades Fire: More than 23,700 acres burned, 17% contained.

Eaton Fire: 14,117 acres burned, 35% contained.

Concentrated fire: 799 acres burned, 97% almost completely contained.

Automatic fire: Fully contained. Evacuation orders are not yet in effect.

Southern California residents are bracing for new wildfire warnings and power outages as strong fire-fueling winds blow through the region. Winds could approach hurricane strength in some areas on Tuesday, peaking in the morning, weakening briefly, and strengthening again later in the day.

Fire brigades have been stepped up to deal with flare-ups and new fires. It’s been a week since wildfires broke out, destroying thousands of homes and killing at least 24 people.

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Updated on 15.21 ET

Sidney Kamlager-Dove, who represents the 37th Congressional District just east of Mr. Lew’s district, previously said: “As Angelenos grieve and Los Angeles burns, Speaker Johnson is threatening to condition aid to California in our time of need.

“Mr. Speaker, real leaders are dealing with this crisis in California, not making vile partisan attacks. Too bad, Speaker Johnson. We need relief, not politics. is.”

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Catastrophic wildfires have already become a politicized issue.

Newly re-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, said Monday that “it appears that state and local leaders have failed in their duties,” adding that the aid states receive should come with strings attached. .

His comments received intense backlash, especially from people in California.

Congressman Ted Lieu, who represents the state’s 36th District, which includes areas just south of the Palisades fires such as Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, said, “Speaker Johnson will condition disaster relief for Californians affected by the fires.” It is outrageous to say so.”

“We should not try to exploit the pain and suffering of the American people to force a partisan policy agenda. Mother Nature does not attack based on personal politics.”

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California Governor Announces ‘Rapid’ Recovery Efforts for Students and Families

Newsom also recently announced that he had signed an executive order to “accelerate recovery efforts for students and families displaced by the LA firestorm.”

“We are eliminating red tape to help damaged and destroyed schools quickly set up temporary facilities and get students back into the classroom as soon as possible.”

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Updated at 14:37 ET

California Governor Gavin Newsom echoed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ call to accelerate urban rebuilding.

“California is working with @MayorofLA and local governments across Southern California to rebuild from the unprecedented wildfires,” Newsom said on X. “A few days ago, the state broke through red tape and removed barriers to a speedy recovery, and LA’s efforts are building on comprehensiveness.”Our job is to help Californians. ”

Like Bass, Newsom signed his own executive order on Sunday. According to the governor’s website, this order:

Suspends CEQA reviews and the California Coastal Act, which allows for the reconstruction of properties significantly damaged or destroyed in the recent Southern California wildfires.

Directs state agencies to identify additional permitting requirements, including building code provisions, that can be safely suspended or streamlined to accelerate rebuilding and make it more affordable.

Los Angeles County extends price gouging protections for building materials, storage services, construction, and other essential goods and services through January 7, 2026.

We are committed to working with Congress to identify legislative changes that will help accelerate rebuilding while enhancing wildfire resiliency and safety.

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