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We are absolutely not out of danger yet, with the strong winds that continue to push through the city and the county today,
There are not enough firefighters in LA county to address four separate fires of this magnitude,
Angelenos should be advised that the windstorm is expected to worsen through the morning and to heed local warnings, stay vigilant and stay safe. Red flag parking restrictions will remain in effect until further notice,
They are saying the fire are spreading football field amounts in seconds."
Alabama, 19, told her followers The hot desert winds blowing at speeds of more than 60 kilometers per hour are fanning the flames like a hairdryer held over the hot embers."
Unfortunately, we have two reported fatalities to civilians, unknown cause at the time, and we do have a number of significant injuries,
Los Angeles Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said during a press conference We have well over 5,000 acres that have burned, and the fire is growing, ... we have no percentage of containment."
Marrone said, while adding Please limit your exposure by remaining indoors with window and doors closed and wearing a properly fit mask,
It's always sad when I have to say this, but part of our responsibility is to make sure nobody loots or steals from our community members who are already being impacted,
So if you're thinking of coming into any of these areas to steal from our residents, I'm going to tell you something - you're going to get caught, you're going to be arrested, and you're going to be prosecuted,
Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water, from excess rain and snow melt from the North, to flow daily into many parts of California, including areas that are currently burning in a virtually apocalyptic way,
Trump wrote on Truth Social Karen Bass cut fire dept funding by $17.6M. That was her 2nd biggest cut,
an account with the handle @FilmThePoliceLA wrote on X, formerly Twitter This budget serves as a reset, in part by continuing to hire for critical positions including police officers and firefighters while eliminating some of the department's vacant positions, thereby prioritizing our City family over empty desks,
she said in a statement at the time This fire moved very, very quickly,
Park said in an interview on NBC’s “Today” on Wednesday I couldn't believe our lovely little home in the hills held on this long. It feels like losing a loved one,
Whatever the cause of a cancellation, and regardless of the amount of notice that is given, you can insist upon replacement transport: the airline must get you to your destination as soon as possible if that is what you want.”
As for flights, Simon Calder, travel correspondent at The Independent, says As of 1.30am, highways are being fully closed at various locations due to fires or wind-related incidents. Limit your non-essential travel & stay away from the areas!”
Caltrans wrote in its update We looked across and the fire had jumped from one side of the road to the other side of the road,
It is crazy, it's everywhere, in all the nooks and crannies of the Palisades. One home's safe, the other one's up in flames,
She vacated her car and left it running,
