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

[Herat]

Oregon firefighters rescue couple, continue battling Palisades Fire in California

Oregon firefighters are playing a crucial role in Southern California, where last weekend, a heroic rescue by two Oregon firefighters saved the lives of an elderly couple trapped by the Palisades Fire.

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The two firefighters, part of the Douglas County strike team, were searching for hotspots in remote areas when they made the life-saving discovery.

While checking the area, they came upon a home still standing and found an elderly couple inside. The husband had suffered severe second-degree burns—possibly third-degree burns—during the initial fire front. The firefighters immediately called for medical assistance and coordinated with other teams to evacuate the couple to safety.

Wonderful story, but, honestly, these people should not have been living there.

 

[Lilibet]

Wonderful story, but, honestly, these people should not have been living there.

I agree. I imagine they’d been there for years. It’s hard to decide to leave your home, and some aren’t easily persuaded. Or they have financial reasons for staying. I’m not sure how they can sell it now. I really feel for them.

 

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Southern California faces most urgent warning for strong winds, extreme fire danger

Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.

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[iamshadow21]

Containment is now 56% for Palisades and 81% for Eaton.

Acres burned, containment percentages on Eaton and Palisades fires

Fire crews continue to build containment lines and assess the damages caused by the historic wildfires burning in Los Angeles County. Palisades Fire: Eaton Fire

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[SouthAussie]

A Wall Street Journal reporter accompanied one of the fire inspectors around for a day.

The inspectors look for any wildfire precautions taken or not taken - this information will then be used to inform building codes, university research and vegetation-preparation practices.
They also look for what survived, what didn't, and to what extent partial damage was inflicted.
Then they tag the property to show it has been inspected.

As of Sunday, about 78% of properties in the Palisades fire area and 90% for the Eaton fire had been tagged. So the 52 inspectors (and their trainees) are moving pretty fast.

Each property is coded as black for undamaged, and green, yellow or orange for partially damaged depending on the severity.

From the details supplied in the article, the inspectors are very good at spotting nuances .... eg: an exterior vent screen that had quarter-inch wide openings, more than what is recommended to keep embers out; and shattered glass lying in ash had a purple tint, indicating the home had double pane windows which could help in a firestorm.

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/our-reporter-deployed-with-an-l-a-fire-damage-inspector-heres-what-he-saw-071a76b8

 

[iamshadow21]

California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.

www.cbsnews.com

"If you receive a warning, please leave," McDonnell said during a news briefing Monday. "Do not wait for a mandatory evacuation order."

 

[iamshadow21]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1881383152192524672

People told - if you park in red zones, your car will be towed. This is to enable firefighters access and residents to evacuate.

 

[LadyL]

California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.

www.cbsnews.com

"If you receive a warning, please leave," McDonnell said during a news briefing Monday. "Do not wait for a mandatory evacuation order."

maybe they shoould make their mandatory evacuation orders sooner

 

[SophieRose]

maybe they should make their mandatory evacuation orders sooner

But the fire departments have to also think of the roads, not only for the residents getting out but also the fire trucks going into the region.

 

[Lilibet]

California firefighters make progress on Hughes Fire in Castaic; maps show areas under evacuation

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.

www.cbsnews.com

"If you receive a warning, please leave," McDonnell said during a news briefing Monday. "Do not wait for a mandatory evacuation order."

We were just talking about this today with a friend who evacuated during the fire here in 2020. She didn’t even know there was a fire until a neighbor told her to get out NOW. He had been through the Camp fire in Paradise CA in 2018. Traffic was already backed up so she drove some back roads to get out.

I’d rather leave in the “get ready” phase than wait. The worst that can happen is a night in a motel, beating the rush.

JMO

 

[Curious Me]

The Humidity is back down to 17% today. Too dry. San Diego is on Red Flag Alerts today going into tomorrow. The winds weren't much where I am, but were in other areas. Thankfully this fire was put out before it took hold. In the video you can see there was plenty of vegetation to fuel it. Got teen worried about his Play Station.

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VIDEO 2 min. MSN

 

[iamshadow21]

Two more victims of the Eaton fire have been named.

Ninety four year old Edwin Cridland, who was remembered as 'a kind soul' by his friend of thirty four years.

Oswald "Ozzie" Gerhard Altmetz, 75, who lived his whole life in Altadena after his family came to the US from Germany. Ozzie's stepdaughter says that they are struggling to formally identify Ozzie because of the condition of his remains. She remembers his love for jazz music and his deep abiding love for his pets.

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/11/us/california-wildfires-victims/index.html

 

[iamshadow21]

Interactive map launched to show residents if they are under a 'do not drink' advisory

Interactive map shows residents if they fall under “do not drink” notice

While a “do not drink” notice remains in effect for Pacific Palisades, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power released an interactive map to guide residents on whether they’re affected by the advisory. To see if your address is impacted by the notice, click here.

www.nbclosangeles.com

A hotline and online form have been launched for people who have lost their pets to try to find them.

Hotline now available for fire victims who lost their pets

Mayor Karen Bass announced a hotline for fire victims who lost their pets due to the wildfires. Fire victims with a disability may complete a form available here. Angelenos that lost their pets due to the wildfires can now call 213-270-8155 to find immediate support. If you are a person with a...

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Partial access to Palisades and full access to Altadena have now been allowed for residents. Some areas will still require ID/proof of address to access.

Residents allowed to access some Palisades fire evacuation zones

The Los Angeles Fire Department announced a partial repopulation of some areas affected by the Palisades fire. Evacuation orders in the area north of South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, south of Encina Road, east of South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and west of Amy Way/Colina Drive have been reduced...

www.nbclosangeles.com

Altadena communities now open for residents to return

Los Angeles County officials announced that all Altadena communities are now open for residents to return after being forced out by the Eaton fire. “Some areas are still under Evacuation Order with ‘soft closures,’” the county said in a post on X. For those areas, only residents may enter with...

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Pala Fire and Lilac Fire are the newest to pop up.

Pair of brush fires burning along I-15 in northern San Diego County; evacuation orders issued

Two brush fires burning along I-15 in northern San Diego County have prompted evacuation orders for some as they burn at high rates of speed due to strong winds in the area.

www.cbsnews.com

Pala Fire | CAL FIRE

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Lilac Fire | CAL FIRE

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Lilac 2 Fire | CAL FIRE

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[Curious Me]

Brush fire erupts in North County, prompting evacuations Updated: Jan 21, 2025 / 11:00 AM PST

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/fire-erupts-in-north-county-prompting-evacuations/

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Cal Fire crews are responding to a brush fire that erupted just south of Pala Mesa overnight into Tuesday, prompting evacuations for nearby areas.

The fire, called the “Lilac Fire,” was first reported just before 1 a.m. in the area of West Lilac Road and Old Highway 395. As of 7 a.m., the fire was at 80 acres with 10% containment and a moderate rate of spread.

 

[Curious Me]

Continued here:
Another round of Santa Ana winds hits San Diego: A look at peak wind speeds - Updated: Jan 21, 2025 / 09:10 AM PST

https://fox5sandiego.com/weather/another-round-of-santa-ana-winds-hits-san-diego-a-look-at-peak-wind-speeds/

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Critical fire danger returns amid intense Santa Ana winds for most of the week | San Diego Local Forecast Gusty offshore winds will drive down our humidity and drive up temperatures for a good portion of this week.

Critical fire danger returns amid intense Santa Ana winds for most of the week | San Diego Local Forecast

Gusty offshore winds will drive down our humidity and drive up temperatures for a good portion of this week.

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[SophieRose]

Put in your address or neighborhood and this site will give you your risk for fire, flood, wind, air and heat.

Pacific Palisades, CA Wildfire Map and Climate Risk Report

Access high-resolution, interactive wildfire prediction maps and detailed wildfire history for Pacific Palisades, CA as well as wildfire prevention.

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There are 8,875 properties properties in Pacific Palisades that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 96% of all properties in Pacific Palisades.

In addition to property damage, wildfire can also cut off access to utilities, emergency services, impact evacuation routes, and may impact the overall economic well-being of an area. Overall, Pacific Palisades has a major risk of wildfire over the next 30 years. This is based on the level of risk the properties face rather than the proportion of properties with risk.

 

[SouthAussie]

Looks like they are still making progress with the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Sad to see the new San Diego fires.

Perhaps in another 2 weeks they will be able to contain the Palisades fire. Just mathematically thinking - which may not be the best way to project - that it has taken 3 weeks to get it 63% contained, so if the same rate of containment continues it would be fully contained in two more weeks.
But they are getting much closer to containment with the Eaton fire.

Incidents | CAL FIRE

www.fire.ca.gov

 

[Curious Me]

I'm about 27 miles away from where that Lilac Fire up in Escondido. I went to get my mail. The minute I stepped out my door I smelled smoke. (I also have severe COPD.) There's a strong smell of the fire in the air here. Ah, I'm a lot closer to the Fashion Valley Mall where there's a fire being put out there too. Explains the strong smell.

Brush fire burns near Fashion Valley Mall; evacuation orders lifted

A brush fire sparked Tuesday in Mission Valley near Fashion Valley Mall amid a red flag warning.

www.nbcsandiego.com

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[LinasK]

Looks like they are still making progress with the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Sad to see the new San Diego fires.

Perhaps in another 2 weeks they will be able to contain the Palisades fire. Just mathematically thinking - which may not be the best way to project - that it has taken 3 weeks to get it 63% contained, so if the same rate of containment continues it would be fully contained in two more weeks.
But they are getting much closer to containment with the Eaton fire.

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Incidents | CAL FIRE

www.fire.ca.gov

I heard that we are expecting rain starting the 25th. Hopefully it puts the fires out, but then they have to start worrying about mud slides.