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

[steeltowngirl]

Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control

Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles. Winds were picking up overnight, potentially fueling the fires.

www.nytimes.com

 

[keptbycats]

I've been watching the news coverage on this (I'm in Northern California) and it's just horrifying!! I feel so bad for everyone out there.

Fire terrifies me.

 

[LaborDayRN]

I've been glued to my TV most of the day. I live in So Cal. This is so heartbreaking. I'm worried about what will be found when the fire is finally out. I'm praying everyone was able to evacuate safely.

 

[sunflowermomma]

Also following along on Youtube. Was there any warning at all, had people evacuated ahead of time?

 

[LaborDayRN]

Also following along on Youtube. Was there any warning at all, had people evacuated ahead of time?

We've known the winds were coming for about a week. I don't think anyone knew how bad it would actually be. How do you fight a force of nature? We now have a second fire in Altadena.
I've always been worried when we have the Santa Anna winds but these winds were off the chart! Add to that the VERY dry conditions we've had it was a pyro's dream. JMO

 

[MassGuy]

We've known the winds were coming for about a week. I don't think anyone knew how bad it would actually be. How do you fight a force of nature? We now have a second fire in Altadena.
I've always been worried when we have the Santa Anna winds but these winds were off the chart! Add to that the VERY dry conditions we've had it was a pyro's dream. JMO

A fire expert on CNN said the winds haven’t even peaked yet. The worst is still to come.

 

[SadieSeeks]

Over 80,000 customers throughout the Los Angeles area have lost power this evening because of strong winds and because one utility turned off electricity to prevent fires.

Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control

Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles. Winds were picking up overnight, potentially fueling the fires.

www.nytimes.com

 

[MassGuy]

As the Palisades Fire continues to burn and with even stronger winds forecast overnight, the Los Angeles Fire Department is asking all off-duty members to check in and provide their availability.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876843141308805226

 

[LaborDayRN]

L.A. Wildfires: Property Damage Estimated At Between $28B-$53.8B; Full Recovery Will Take At Least Until 2029

UPDATED with latest: Last month’s Palisades and Eaton wildfires caused between $28 billion and $53.8 billion in property damage, with business disruptions projected to result in economic losses of up to $8.9 billion in Los Angeles County alone over the next five years, according to a study...

www.yahoo.com

“Leave Now”: Evacuation Order Issued For Portion Of Santa Monica, Even As Eaton Fire Ignites Across Town Above Altadena – Updated​

 

[LaborDayRN]

It's only going to get worse overnight IMO. I have several HUGE tree's in my yard. I'm worred they will come down. Thanks for letting me vent.

 

[slowpoke]

The extreme winds are forecast to peak between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday.

If the sustained wind breaks 30 to 40 mph, the LA County Fire Chief said air attacks may be unfeasible. With winds like that, the water or retardant just gets dispersed, rendering it ineffective.

Palisades fire: Worst is 'yet to come' as winds gain speed, ground aircraft

Fearsome winds forced crews to ground firefighting aircraft in the battle against the Palisades fire on Tuesday night.

www.latimes.com

I am in SoCal, but not near the Pacific Palisades area. But we’re having strong gusty winds where I am, too.

Gov. Newsome declared a State of Emergency.

 

[MassGuy]

I can’t tell you how unprecedented it is for a major city fire department to consider a full recall.

This is unquestionably a severe situation:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876852312922055064

 

[DoctorRose]

The extreme winds are forecast to peak between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday.

If the sustained wind breaks 30 to 40 mph, the LA County Fire Chief said air attacks may be unfeasible. With winds like that, the water or retardant just gets dispersed, rendering it ineffective.

Palisades fire: Worst is 'yet to come' as winds gain speed, ground aircraft

Fearsome winds forced crews to ground firefighting aircraft in the battle against the Palisades fire on Tuesday night.

www.latimes.com

I am in SoCal, but not near the Pacific Palisades area. But we’re having strong gusty winds where I am, too.

Gov. Newsome declared a State of Emergency.

Same, it’s like rattling the house a little bit now and then.

 

[Herat]

It has been 8 months since LA received rain.

These high winds are also dehydrating whatever is left of the vegetation, turning them into kindling.

Santa Ana winds are awful. My mother used to say they made her skin crawl (probably from the dehydration) and make it miserable to try to sleep.

 

[Herat]

The best streaming source I have found is KTLA news. Their meterologist is doing a great job of explaining the conditions and she is giving just enough important information.

 

[Herat]

An LA SWAT team was brought in to help evacuate the 99 person nursing home in Altadena. The images of those older folks, some in hospital gowns, lined up in chairs waiting for the ambulances while the wind and smoke whipped their clothes around them and the embers were flying past was awful. The power had also been turned off to avoid downed lines sparking, so the scene was only lit by ember, flames, and the lights of ambulances. I really honor the people that are staying with them to be a familar face and take care of them.

 

[Herat]

It's only going to get worse overnight IMO. I have several HUGE tree's in my yard. I'm worred they will come down. Thanks for letting me vent.

I'm thinking of you, LaborDayRN. I'll be hoping to hear from you in the morning and telling us you are OK.

 

[Knox]

Central California here, also been watching. A page I follow on Facebook has been posting about this wind event and warning people Log into Facebook

He’s a bit odd but entertaining.

 

[Herat]

CALfire website for updates:

Palisades Fire: Palisades Fire | CAL FIRE

Eaton Fire ( Altadena): Eaton Fire | CAL FIRE

A new fire is reported at the north end of the San Fernando Valley:

Hurst Fire: Hurst Fire | CAL FIRE

 

[slowpoke]

So, the CAL FIRE site is showing 3 currently active incidents:

Palisades Fire
Eaton Fire
Hurst Fire

Incidents | CAL FIRE

www.fire.ca.gov

On my Ring camera neighbor reports, some are posting that they can see the Eaton Fire in the mountains, out in the distance from their home! I can’t see it from mine, though.

Oh! Herat beat me to it.