Due to strong offshore winds and low humidity, Red Flag warnings are in effect until Friday evening in much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. “The threat doesn’t end after Friday however,” National Weather Service Los Angeles meteorologists said. Offshore winds will continue into early next week, peaking Sunday as well as Tuesday into Wednesday.
Total damage due to wildfires could reach $150 billion, AccuWeather estimates. AccuWeather, a private company that provides data on weather and its impact, on Thursday increased its estimate of the damage and economic loss to $135-$150 billion.
Los Angeles wildfire LIVE: Schools and offices closed
All Los Angeles Unified schools and offices will remain closed on Friday because of the fires, district Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said Thursday evening.
Classes will not resume until the conditions improve, he said.
Los Angeles wildfire LIVE: Watch | Horrific drone footage reveals devastating impact of LA wildfires
Drone footage shared on social media showed the devastating aftermath of the LA fires which have destroyed thousands of homes. At least five people were killed and thousands of structures were burned as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area, officials said. Fast-moving flames blazed through homes and businesses as residents fled smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities.
Los Angeles wildfire LIVE: NFL moves Vikings-Rams game to Arizona due to wildfires
Monday’s NFC wild-card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams will be moved from Inglewood, Calif., to the Arizona Cardinals’ stadium in Glendale, Ariz., the NFL said on Thursday.
Los Angeles wildfire LIVE: Mandy Moore’s house destroyed by LA wildfires
Hollywood celebrity Mandy Moore has faced a devastating loss amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Taking to Instagram, the ‘This Is Us’ star shared that she is “devastated and gutted” after the Eaton Fire–located about 30 miles east of the Pacific Palisades Fire–rapidly spread in her neighbourhood.
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