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A red flag warning signifies an increased risk of fire danger due to the combination of warm temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds,
The public is thus advised to use extreme caution with any potential ignition to prevent dangerous wildfires,
The Filipinos in SoCal (Southern California) are strongly encouraged to take safety precautions, heed local warnings and monitor developments."
I am super nervous, scared because of everything that has happened in the other places,
It is safe to say that the Palisades fire is one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles,
We have a much better posture than we did on Tuesday and Wednesday,
In the midst of the emergency, we have all seen individuals who are targeting vulnerable communities by burglarizing and looting homes. This is simply unacceptable,
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger told reporters Thursday I promise you, you will be held accountable. Shame on those who are preying on our residents during this time of crisis.”
Barger then addressed looters directly I’m going to make this crystal clear to everybody out there,
The cause of the fire remains unknown and it continues to be under active investigation,
Do you think your leadership was effective in responding to this disaster?"
This is absolutely an unprecedented historic firestorm,
Extreme fire behavior, including short and long-range spotting, continues to challenge firefighting efforts for the Palisades Fire. Winds gusts up to 60 MPH are expected to continue through Thursday, potentially aiding in further fire activity and suppression efforts."
CAL FIRE's most recent update for the Palisades fire No-burn alerts are issued when air quality is forecasted to be poor anywhere in the South Coast Air Basin. Emissions from the active fires are expected to cause elevated air pollution levels on Thursday. The alert lets residents in these areas know that burning wood in their fireplaces, or any indoor or outdoor wood-burning device, is prohibited at any time on no-burn fays."
A spokesperson for the South Coast AQMD told Newsweek We are deploying LAPD officers to respond to Hollywood to help alleviate evacuation traffic. We are working urgently to close roads, redirect traffic and expand access for LAFD vehicles to respond to the growing fire."
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wrote in an X post Wednesday night Governor Gavin Newsom failed so miserably in water and land management, and now the State of Canada is sending firefighting planes to bail him out."
In an earlier post, she said So many people simply don't understand what's actually happening in California. The blame game, especially targeting Governor Gavin Newsom, has become a favorite pastime for Republicans and social media opportunists. The arguments they push don't hold up to facts."
Ed Krassenstein, an AI and Crypto futurist, wrote in an X post on Thursday Governor Newson may be criminally responsible for these California wildfires. As governor, Newsom has literally dismantled every responsible way to combat these devastating deadly wildfires. California, you need to choose new leadership and hold your current leaders accountable."
The Georgia congresswoman, who is a loyal Trump ally, called out Newsom in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday evening, writing We don't respond to absurd claims from the Jewish Space Laser Lady,
Izzy Gardon, Newsom's director of communications told Newsweek in a Thursday email statement ... referring to the congresswoman's support for the deployment of "space laser technology." Grateful for the kindness of friends that we had a place to land last night. Trying to shield the kids from the immense sadness and worry I feel. Praying for everyone in our beautiful city. So gutted for the destruction and loss. Don’t know if our place made it. #eatonfire.”
She said in a social media post
