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

[Izzylizzy]

Drone collides with firefighting aircraft over Palisades fire, FAA says

Several viral videos and images appeared to be taken with drones in conflict with a temporary flight restriction issued by the Federal Aviation Administration to protect firefighting aircraft.

www.latimes.com

 

[Herat]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877539110404891049

I feel certain there is someone in LA named Kenneth Fire and I feel very badly for him right now.

 

[Izzylizzy]

"President Biden announced Thursday that for the next six months, the federal government will pay for 100% of the disaster response costs from the wildfires destroying neighborhoods across the greater Los Angeles area. The president also said he'll be asking Congress for more funding to help.

The 100% disaster response coverage from the federal government for the next 180 days is an increase from the current 75% the president previously allotted, and more than the 90% Mr. Biden said California Gov. Gavin Newsom requested. The damage is expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history. Three fires are still raging, the president said, and 179,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes.

Congress may need to pass supplemental funding to buoy rebuilding efforts, and the president urged Congress to "step up."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-...s-angeles/

 

[Izzylizzy]

LOST ANGELES
'MOST DESTRUCTIVE IN HISTORY'
WARZONE PALISADES
$150 BILLION IN DAMAGE?

 

[keptbycats]

They get a dollar an hour extra if they're actively fighting fires. That's it.

From California Department of Corrections:

Depending on skill level, conservation camp incarcerated fire crew members earn between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, paid by CDCR. While assigned to an active emergency, incarcerated fire crew members earn an additional $1 per hour paid by CAL FIRE, regardless of skill level. During emergencies, crews can work a 24-hour shift, followed by 24 hours of rest. For example, for one 24 hour shift during an active emergency, the lowest skill level would earn $26.90 per day. They are paid during rest periods, as well.

Camp participants also earn time credits. Most incarcerated fire crew members receive 2-for-1 credits, meaning they receive two additional days off their sentence for every one day they serve on a fire crew. Camp volunteers who work as support staff, but not on a fire crew, receive day-for day credits, meaning they receive one day off their sentence for every one day they serve as a firefighter.

Frequently Asked Questions Conservation (Fire) Camp Program

Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about CDCR's Conservation (Fire) Camp Program and its participants

www.cdcr.ca.gov

 

[iamshadow21]

Brianna Navarro believes her 83 year old grandmother is one of the victims of the Eaton fire. The rest of the family evacuated, but she refused to leave the home that she'd lived in for decades.

https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/live-blog/california-wildfires-live-updates-deadly-blazes-spread-hollywood-hills-rcna186927/rcrd67329?canonicalCard=true

 

[Izzylizzy]

Forecast: Strong, gusty winds will be back as wildfires continue to ravage L.A. County

After a lull of the strong gusts, forecasters say winds are expected to pick back up Thursday night, increasing the wildfire risk.

www.latimes.com

 

[iamshadow21]

From California Department of Corrections:

Good to know about the time served credits, either I overlooked that or it wasn't in the article I linked yesterday.

The pay still sucks, and their training and experience should count towards getting employment on the outside.

MOO

 

[Tiff23fr]

Detained by Citizens:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877548273323348194

 

[Izzylizzy]

From California Department of Corrections:

Working a 24 hr shift is more than concerning, no less fighting fires.
How is that even possible when firefighting?

" During emergencies, crews can work a 24-hour shift, followed by 24 hours of rest. For example, for one 24 hour shift during an active emergency, the lowest skill level would earn $26.90 per day. They are paid during rest periods, as well."

 

[Izzylizzy]

Northwest states send fire teams, equipment, to L.A. area

Oregon, Washington and Idaho are sending personnel and equipment to help battle the fires, which are driven by hurricane-force Santa Ana winds and low humidity.

www.capitalpress.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Working a 24 hr shift is more than concerning, no less fighting fires.
How is that even possible when firefighting?

" During emergencies, crews can work a 24-hour shift, followed by 24 hours of rest. For example, for one 24 hour shift during an active emergency, the lowest skill level would earn $26.90 per day. They are paid during rest periods, as well."

It's dangerous as hell.

And if they're injured, there's no safety net like there would be for someone employed, with health insurance. They get whatever care the DOC is willing to give them.

MOO

 

[MassGuy]

PHOTO: Suspect accused of setting the Kenneth Fire in Los Angeles County, according to KFI

https://twitter.com/x/status/1877555271905476905

 

[keptbycats]

Working a 24 hr shift is more than concerning, no less fighting fires.
How is that even possible when firefighting?

" During emergencies, crews can work a 24-hour shift, followed by 24 hours of rest. For example, for one 24 hour shift during an active emergency, the lowest skill level would earn $26.90 per day. They are paid during rest periods, as well."

It's actually common for CA firefighters to do 24 hour shifts (every other day/48hrs). They are typically not fighting fire that entire time, it is interspersed with rest time.

 

[SouthAussie]

"Sources told DailyMail.com that a resident called 911 to report a male attempting to set a fire at the 21700 block of Ybarra Road [Woodland Hills, CA] at around 4.30pm.

The suspect was arrested and taken to Topanga station."

Los Angeles 'arsonist' arrested for 'starting Kenneth Fire'

An apocalyptic inferno that sparked mass evacuations in Calabasas and Hidden Hills is being investigated as arson, with one suspect arrested - as the death toll from the city's fires reaches double figures.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[iamshadow21]

People are being urged to keep their domestic animals indoors, as wild animals are fleeing into the suburbs right now.

Live: New front emerges in Calabasas as LA fires death toll rises

At least seven people have been killed in fires burning around Los Angeles and authorities have confirmed the disaster has destroyed or damaged more than 10,000 structures. Follow live.

www.abc.net.au

(Your pets should be indoors anyway, out of the smoke.)

MOO

 

[Izzylizzy]

It's actually common for CA firefighters to do 24 hour shifts (every other day/48hrs). They are typically not fighting fire that entire time, it is interspersed with rest time.

Exactly.
Hopefully there are areas set up for them besides fire stations to rest and regroup.

 

[iamshadow21]

Family members have identified 83 year old Rodney Nickerson as a victim of the Eaton fire. He refused to evacuate from his home.

https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/los-angeles-wildfires-palisades-eaton-california-01-09-25-hnk#cm5q5jao800053b6ogsdw78s6

 

[cujenn81]

I've seen big fires my whole life, since I have always lived in a country where every Summer lots and lots of acres burn, but I've never seen anything like this, everything in Pacific Palisades has been burnt.

How is the fire in Hollywood Hills? That can get bad really fast. Oh, and any info on the Getty Villa?

Re: the Getty Villa

Getty Villa 'safe and intact' from Palisades Fire, museum official says | abc7.com

The%20Getty%20Villa%20Museum%20in%20Pacific%20Palisades%20%22remains%20safe%20and%20intact%2C%22%20a%20museum%20spokesperson%20said.

abc7.com

"Fortunately, Getty had made extensive efforts to clear brush from the surrounding area as part of its fire mitigation efforts throughout the year," she said.

No artwork, galleries or archives were damaged from the fire and no staff members were hurt in the fire, she said.

 

[iamshadow21]

A NCAL News crew put down their cameras and helped a desperate woman rescue her chickens from being burnt alive.

MSN

www.msn.com

1.7M views · 41K reactions | A Pasadena homeowner's chickens are safe after a CBS News Los Angeles reporter and photographer put their camera down to help rescue the animals from her burning home. KCAL’s Jasmine Viel and John Schreiber jumped into a

A Pasadena homeowner's chickens are safe after a CBS News Los Angeles reporter and photographer put their camera down to help rescue the animals from her burning home. KCAL’s Jasmine Viel and John...

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