CA - Pacific Palisades - 30,000 People Ordered to Evacuate From L.A. Wildfires #2

[Izzylizzy]

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | CAL FIRE

www.fire.ca.gov

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OMG they just keep coming.
At least 200 firefighters at Border 2.

Border 2 Fire 6 PM update | Wildfire in Otay Mountains continues to grow

The fire was reported around 2:20 p.m. Thursday in the Otay Mountains of San Diego's South Bay near the border.

www.cbs8.com

 

[Motoman_90]

My mind is totally blown by the fact these fires are still going im from the UK so we don't get fires to this scale and definitely no where near for this long im just completely dumb founded

 

[Izzylizzy]

My mind is totally blown by the fact these fires are still going im from the UK so we don't get fires to this scale and definitely no where near for this long im just completely dumb founded

Was the infamous "Fire of London" UK's last?

The Great Fire of London

In 1666, a devastating fire swept through London, destroying 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, The Royal Exchange, Guildhall and St. Paul’s Cathedral. So how did it start?

www.london-fire.gov.uk

According to info I just posted between the Palisades and Eton fire 17,000 structures have been burned with approx 2,000 damaged.

 

[Motoman_90]

Was the infamous "Fire of London" UK's last?

The Great Fire of London

In 1666, a devastating fire swept through London, destroying 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, The Royal Exchange, Guildhall and St. Paul’s Cathedral. So how did it start?

www.london-fire.gov.uk

According to info I just posted between the Palisades and Eton fire 17,000 structures have been burned with approx 2,000 damaged.

The biggest as of recent was

• Cannich wildfire, 2023
  A wildfire in the Scottish Highlands that burned through 30 square miles (19200 acres) of woodland and scrub. The fire was visible from space. Other than that there was grenfell tower block in west london from 2017 were 72 people died

 

[Marysmith]

The biggest as of recent was

• Cannich wildfire, 2023
  A wildfire in the Scottish Highlands that burned through 30 square miles of woodland and scrub. The fire was visible from space. Other than that there was grenfell tower block in west london from 2017 were 72 people died

Grenfell... never forget. That was so horrible, omg.

 

[DS2021]

9 fires going

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | CAL FIRE

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[Izzylizzy]

The biggest as of recent was

• Cannich wildfire, 2023
  A wildfire in the Scottish Highlands that burned through 30 square miles of woodland and scrub. The fire was visible from space. Other than that there was grenfell tower block in west london from 2017 were 72 people died

I just read about the Cannich nature preserve fire and the terrible loss of birds and trees yet in the forest's resilience a year later there were green sprouts.
Forests grow back and structures can be rebuilt.
The Grenfell's fire loss of life is devastating and heartbreaking and reading about the faulty installation it appears that the magnitude of the fire and the loss of life could have been avoided which even more devastating.

Grenfell Tower fire - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[iamshadow21]

All those missing in the Pacific Palisades have been accounted for.

L.A. live fire updates: Multiple new blazes erupt in SoCal, but rain is forecast for the weekend

The Hughes, Sepulveda and Laguna fires are among the latest blazes for Southern California during a fourth consecutive day of red flag fire weather warnings.

www.latimes.com

The search goes on for those still missing in Malibu and Altadena.

 

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[Curious Me]

It's the Santa Ana winds and such dry, dry conditions in a January in Southern California.​

High winds force closure to I-8 for large vehicles

https://fox5sandiego.com/traffic/high-winds-force-closure-to-i-8-for-large-vehicles/

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It came after two semi-trucks overturned early Thursday morning,...

“The biggest concern with high winds and big rigs with trailers is when they’re empty, they tend to blow over. They get a wind gust and blow over and for safety of them and other drivers, we like to not keep them going through,” said Officer Brian Silber with the California Highway Patrol.

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BORDER 2 FIRE VISIBLE ACROSS COUNTY, STILL WITH NO CONTAINMENT Update 8:46 p.m.

BORDER 2 FIRE VISIBLE ACROSS COUNTY, STILL WITH NO CONTAINMENT | East County Magazine

www.eastcountymagazine.org

January 23, 2025 (San Diego’s East County) – The Border 2 Fire burning on Otay Mountain has swelled to 566 acres as of 7 p.m. tonight. The flames are visible as far north as Escondido and Ramona. There is zero containment as yet.​

Fire with ‘dangerous rate of spread’ erupts at Otay Mountain Border2 Fire

 

[DS2021]

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | CAL FIRE

www.fire.ca.gov

 

[mickey2942]

With fires like this, the worst part is the smoke. Even 200 miles away, you feel like it is oppressive. Grey, hazy, choking air. And these fires have so many other chemicals, with cars, homes, businesses burned.

California needs all of that snow in Louisiana.

 

[snooptroop88]

My mind is totally blown by the fact these fires are still going im from the UK so we don't get fires to this scale and definitely no where near for this long im just completely dumb founded

I'm born in US, I can't believe them, either. Is this unprecedented? I'm no spring chicken, and I don't remember ever, ever seeing anything of this scope. I read I think a USA Today article that said a combination of factors (quite a few) had created a perfect storm for this.

I've never seen anything like this. It's just mindboggling to me to watch this.

RIP those who have perished.

 

[Curious Me]

Sepulveda Fire erupts sparking fears in Sherman Oaks, California The Sepulveda Fire erupted Wednesday evening, sparking fears in Sherman Oaks, California. Authorities said the blaze was first reported around 11 pm in the Sepulveda Pass near the I-405 Freeway on January 22. Dramatic footage captured by Bobby Coleman shows the flames on the hillside as he passed the area just 10 minutes before the fire broke out. The Sepulveda Fire initially burned through 20 acres of heavy brush, but by midnight, it had spread to 40 acres, fueled by winds of 8-15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph, as reported by the National Weather Service. At around 11:30 pm, evacuation warnings were issued for residents in the 1500 block of Casiano Road and surrounding areas. All warnings were lifted by 2 am as firefighters gained control of the situation. One video here:

MSN

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[Curious Me]

Fire Fighters have been battling all these fires since January 7th. They are truly Heroes. Prayers for them. Hopes that the weather change will finally stop new fires from erupting.

Here’s how much rain Southern California could get this weekend

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A significant change in the weather is in the forecast for Southern California, including the likelihood of rain. An area of low pressure will drop into the region on Saturday, bringing a tenth to a half inch of rain to most areas through Sunday, along with significantly...

www.yahoo.com

KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo, however, expressed confidence that the storm will not bring enough precipitation to cause major trouble.

“We’re going to get our share of rain, which is good because it signals a change,” said DiCarlo. “It may not be a lot, but that is also good because we don’t want slides in those burn areas.”​

 

[iamshadow21]

What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires

At least 29 people have died in the fires across the Los Angeles area.

www.nbcnews.com

Diana Elizabeth Webb, 82, has been named a victim of the Palisades fire. Diana was on the list of seventeen at risk missing issued days ago. She had not had contact with her family since two days before the fire.

 

[Izzylizzy]

With fires like this, the worst part is the smoke. Even 200 miles away, you feel like it is oppressive. Grey, hazy, choking air. And these fires have so many other chemicals, with cars, homes, businesses burned.

California needs all of that snow in Louisiana.

For Immediate Release:
January 23, 2025

'Smoke Advisory' ​

'Unhealthy Air Quality Declared due to Hughes Wildfire'​

"According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Hughes Wildfire burning has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County. Smoke from the Hughes Fire is expected to most heavily impact the San Gabriel Mountains, the I-5 Corridor near Castaic Lake, Santa Clarita and areas near the fire. This advisory remains in effect through Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. Smoke impacts will depend on fire activity, containment efforts, and the weather. For more information about the Hughes Fire, visit CALFIRE.

Wildfire smoke is a mixture of small particles, gases and water vapor. The primary health concern is the small particles, which can cause burning eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, headaches and illness (i.e., bronchitis). People at higher risk, children, the elderly, those with respiratory or heart conditions, and people with compromised immune systems, may experience more severe effects such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, and/or chest pain.

“Predicting where ash or soot from a fire will travel, or how winds will impact air quality, is difficult, so it's important for everyone to stay aware of the air quality in your area, make plans, and take action to protect your health and your family's health," said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Health Officer for Los Angeles County. “Smoke and ash can harm everyone, even those who are healthy. However, people at higher risk include children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with heart or lung conditions or weakened immune systems.”

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[iamshadow21]

By my count, so far twenty one victims have been named.

1. Zhi Feng Zhao (Eaton)
2. Annette Rossilli (Palisades)
3. Anthony Mitchell (Eaton)
4. Justin Mitchell (Eaton)
5. Erliene Kelley (Eaton)
6. Victor Shaw (Eaton)
7. Rodney Nickerson (Eaton)
8. Rory Sykes (Palisades)
9. Randall Miod (Palisades)
10. Charles Mortimer (Palisades)
11. Dalyce Curry (Eaton)
12. Evelyn McClendon (Eaton)
13. Arthur Simoneau (Palisades)
14. Kimberly Winiecki (Eaton)
15. Jeffrey Takeyama (Palisades)
16. Mark Shterenberg (Palisades)
17. Miva Friedli (Eaton)
18. Carolyn Burns (Eaton)
19. Edwin Cridland (Eaton)
20. Oswald Altmetz (Eaton)
21. Diana Webb (Palisades)

The number of victims has been stated to be twenty eight at this time, so there are a minimum of seven more names to be added.

The Eaton fire has been said to have killed seventeen people, so at least four more names will be associated with that. The other three should be linked to the Palisades fire, since no deaths have been attributed to the various other fires past and present yet.

Only five people from the list of seventeen have been stated to be deceased - Kim, Carolyn, Miva, Oswald, and Diana. I would expect more victims to be named from that list, but some not to be on it, since only one person remaining on that list is from the Palisades.

MOO

 

[DS2021]

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | CAL FIRE

www.fire.ca.gov

 

[SophieRose]

For Immediate Release:
January 23, 2025

'Smoke Advisory' ​

'Unhealthy Air Quality Declared due to Hughes Wildfire'​

"According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Hughes Wildfire burning has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County. Smoke from the Hughes Fire is expected to most heavily impact the San Gabriel Mountains, the I-5 Corridor near Castaic Lake, Santa Clarita and areas near the fire. This advisory remains in effect through Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. Smoke impacts will depend on fire activity, containment efforts, and the weather. For more information about the Hughes Fire, visit CALFIRE.

Wildfire smoke is a mixture of small particles, gases and water vapor. The primary health concern is the small particles, which can cause burning eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, headaches and illness (i.e., bronchitis). People at higher risk, children, the elderly, those with respiratory or heart conditions, and people with compromised immune systems, may experience more severe effects such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, and/or chest pain.

“Predicting where ash or soot from a fire will travel, or how winds will impact air quality, is difficult, so it's important for everyone to stay aware of the air quality in your area, make plans, and take action to protect your health and your family's health," said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Health Officer for Los Angeles County. “Smoke and ash can harm everyone, even those who are healthy. However, people at higher risk include children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with heart or lung conditions or weakened immune systems.”

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I always remember this young man who died not from the 2017 Santa Rosa wildfire but from the smoke. He was only 27 and suffered from asthma.

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Josh-Hoefer-young-dad-dies-of-asthma-attack-in-12295416.php

Heavy smoke that suffocated the region also triggered breathing difficulties in Mr. Hoefer early on Oct. 9, and although he sought help, the destruction from the fires had already made the medical attention he needed impossible to find, Ballenger said.

Mr. Hoefer, she said, had tried to call his physician for help, but his doctor’s office had burned down. The nearest hospitals had been evacuated, and the roads to the other medical centers were difficult to traverse. In a last-ditch attempt, Mr. Hoefer went to a nearby pharmacy, but could not find the help he needed there either.

In the last conversation Ballenger said she had with her brother, he told her he had used his nebulizer seven times that day to try to free up his breathing. “He was worried, but he never let on that it was so bad,” Ballenger said. “I keep going back to that conversation. I wish I knew.”

After Mr. Hoefer went into cardiac arrest, Ballenger said, his family called 911, but with the fires, it took paramedics 17 minutes to get to him and revive him.