California wildfires live updates: The unprecedented fires in Los Angeles, California, have reportedly led to the loss of 13 lives so far have spread to 1,000 more acres, with unfavourable weather conditions on cards.
California wildfire live updates: At least 13 people are reported to have died, as many are missing, and over 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed in six simultaneous wildfires that spread across Los Angeles County, starting Tuesday. US President Joe Biden spoke with state and local officials on the state of relief operations and was also briefed by his aides on federal resources being dispatched.…Read More
Over the past 24 hours, the Palisades Fire spread over an additional 1,000 acres and consumed more homes, officials said. Aircraft continue to drop water droplets and fire retardants to stem its spread eastward.
California wildfires | Key points
- The National Weather Service warned of worsening weather conditions ahead. Santa Ana winds are predicted to pick up from Saturday night into Sunday morning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, and again on late Monday through Tuesday morning. The winds can bring sustained winds up to 30 mph and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
- Fire official Todd Hopkins said that 11% of Palisades Fire has been contained. Over 22,000 acres (8,900 hectares) have been burnt so far.
- Palisades Fire spread into Mandeville Canyon neighbourhood and threatened to jump into Brentwood, an upscale neighbourhood where Hollywood celebrities live. The fire also inched closer to the north-south 405 freeway.
- Over 1,53,000 residents and 57,000 structures are under evacuation orders. Another 1,66,000 residents have been warned of potential evacuation.
- About 50,000 customers without power, “down from over half a million just a couple days ago.”
- Death toll is expected to mount when fire rescue fighters are able to enter and search ravaged structures.
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Jan 12, 2025 6:41 AM IST
California fire live updates: At least 13 killed in six simultaneous wildfires
Six simultaneous blazes across Los Angeles County have killed at least 13 people so far, and as many are reported missing.
The death toll is expected to rise when firefighters can get through ravaged structures and look for victims.
Jan 12, 2025 6:33 AM IST
California fire live updates: Governor updates on amount of resources deployed
“California is deploying resources from across the state, the nation, and neighbouring countries to battle the Los Angeles fires,” said Governor Newsom in a post on X.
“14,000+ Personnel, 1,680 @TheCalGuard Members, 1,668 Fire Engines, Water Tenders, & Dozers, 71 Helicopters,” he added.
Jan 12, 2025 6:06 AM IST
California fire live updates: Los Angeles residents asked to stay indoors to avoid toxic smoke
Los Angeles Department of Public Health on Saturday to stay indoors because of dangerous wildfire smoke wreathing the area. Monster blazes are pumping toxic clouds, a mix of small particles, gasses and water vapours into the air, blanketing a vast region with choking fumes.
“It’s those small particles that get into our noses and throats and cause those sore throats and headaches,” said Anish Mahajan from the department.
“Everyone in the areas where there’s visible smoke or the smell of smoke, and even where you don’t see that, we know that the air quality is poor, so you should limit outdoor exposure as much as possible.” (AP)
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