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

[Fika]

Rory urged his mum to get out. By the time she got back with help, it was too late.

Australian man died in LA fires after water ran out, mother says

Shelley Sykes said in a social media post on X that her 32-year-old son, Australian citizen Rory Sykes, died after the water supply to her property ran dry.

www.abc.net.au

This is so sad.

 

[iamshadow21]

Even with the drop in the winds, the tinder dry vegetation is fuelling the fires.

Dry Vegetation Fuels L.A. Fires as Wind Speeds Drop

The largest of the blazes expanded east on Friday, even as wind speeds, which fueled the initial blaze, fell to normal levels.

www.nytimes.com

 

[iamshadow21]

This is so sad.

Rory was a force of nature, from all accounts. A child actor and then a motivational speaker, and more recently an online video game player with a following. I bet he had a twitch stream or a YouTube channel. He exceeded specialist expectations from the moment he was born. He strikes me as the sort of person who would be proud that his will was strong enough to convince his mum to leave him. He died knowing she got away.

MOO

 

[JennieM]

‘Do Not Drink' notice issued due to contaminated water​

Residents in the zip code 90272 and the area north of San Vicente Boulevard have been issued a "Do Not Drink" notice, as the water is "not safe."

The notice says they shouldn't drink or cook with tap water, and to limit the use of hot water until it is lifted.

This is because of the potential of "fire-related contaminants that may have entered the water system," a statement reads.

Bottled water will be distributed rom Westwood Recreation Centre and next to the Brentwood Country Club.

The notice replaced a boil water notice issued on Wednesday.

More evacuation orders issued as largest LA wildfire bears down on new area

Many people in the wealthy neighbourhood of Brentwood have been told to leave, as the Palisades Fire spreads east.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[JennieM]

Lull in high winds not enough to help firefighters in Palisades​

David Willis
reporting from Los Angeles


In Altadena, they had been hoping for a break, provided by a lull in those very high winds.

That break only really exists until Monday night, when they're expected to return with a vengeance.

Within the last couple of hours, the biggest fire, which is in the Pacific Palisades, took a turn and is now heading towards the San Fernando valley and the densely populated cities of Encino and Tarzana.

It's also heading towards the upscale city of Brentwood, which is home to, amongst other people, US Vice President Kamala Harris.

That is a very bad sign if firefighters fail to get it under control. There was a lot of hope today that they would be able to do so and make use of this break in the weather, by virtue of the water-dropping planes that have been brought in.

It has clearly made something of a difference, but this was a crucial period and that turn of events isn't what the firefighters had been hoping for.

Behind me and the burnt out cars and homes are National Guard officers - hundreds of whom have been drafted in here over the course of the last 24 hours to protect sites such as this from looters.

It's extraordinary to think that given the heartbreak that some people here have experience, that they could then eventually return to their homes to find that some of their most valuable possessions that remain have been stolen.

More evacuation orders issued as largest LA wildfire bears down on new area

Many people in the wealthy neighbourhood of Brentwood have been told to leave, as the Palisades Fire spreads east.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[JennieM]

Canadian firefighters and equipment dispatched to bolster US crews​

Canada is sending firefighters and specialist equipment - including waterbombers and airtankers - to California to bolster local firefighting efforts.

The Canadian government says it's "actively engaged in discussions" with the various US agencies leading LA's emergency response.

A number of Canadian agencies are on standby to send crew and equipment, including Canada's armed forces and national guard, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre and Natural Resources Canada.

• Two CL-415 skimmer airtankers from Quebec are on their way to Los Angeles along with up to 40 firefighters from Alberta
• Two waterbombers and up to 200 personnel, including wildland and urban firefighters from Ontario are on standby to help
• British Columbia is sending a team of senior technical staff to LA

Sean Peterson from the US National Interagency Coordination Center, which coordinates firefighting resources, told the Washington Post that Canadian fire crews could arrive as soon as Monday.

IMAGE SOURCE, EPA
Image caption,
A water bomber picks up water from the Pacific Ocean

More evacuation orders issued as largest LA wildfire bears down on new area

Many people in the wealthy neighbourhood of Brentwood have been told to leave, as the Palisades Fire spreads east.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[JennieM]

More than 144,000 people under evacuation orders​

More than 144,000 people are under evacuation orders in Los Angeles county, local authorities say.

In its latest update on X, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Service says it has eight shelters for people displaced by the fires and more than 700 people are currently using those shelters.

"The winds are beginning to decrease," Shawn Boyd says, "but what we do expect are more critical fire weather conditions to continue into the weekend with another burst of strong winds Saturday night into Sunday morning with fire weather expected."

As a reminder, there are currently six fires burning across Los Angeles, while the official death toll sits at 11. An overnight curfew is in place in the Pacific Palisades and Eaton areas.

More evacuation orders issued as largest LA wildfire bears down on new area

Many people in the wealthy neighbourhood of Brentwood have been told to leave, as the Palisades Fire spreads east.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[JennieM]

Budget cut affects 'ability' to fight fire, LA fire chief says​

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Los Angeles fire chief Kristin Crowley is the latest to add her voice to criticism of Californian officials, who are being accused of not doing enough to protect the city against the fires.

Speaking to CNN, she says the fire department took a $17m (£14m) budget cut - and any type of cut "would negatively impact our ability to carry out our mission."

"It is absolutely, one of the most horrific natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles," she says of the Palisades Fire, adding the budget cut and elimination of civilian positions, such as mechanics, affects their ability to fight the fire.

They have more than 100 apparatus out of service right now, with nobody to fix them, which would have helped efforts, Crowley explains.

The chief says she has been clear for years that "the fire department needs help" because there aren't enough firefighters or fire stations.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into reports that firefighters have struggled with low water supplies, impeding their disaster response.

More evacuation orders issued as largest LA wildfire bears down on new area

Many people in the wealthy neighbourhood of Brentwood have been told to leave, as the Palisades Fire spreads east.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Yellowbelly]

I'm following things on this site here. The hotspots on the map would seem to suggest that the Palisades Fire is currently heading north towards Mulholland Drive and south down the Mandeville Canyon. The wind is currently light and from the east.

Live California Fire Map and Tracker | Frontline

Use this live California wildfire map and tracker to keep up to date on active California wildfires and fire activity across the state.

www.frontlinewildfire.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Big long comprehensive list of resources thanks to Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

Resources To Support Those Affected By The L.A. Fires

www.lahsa.org

 

[iamshadow21]

Ways to help from anywhere in the world thanks to Global Citizen.

LA Wildfires: 7 Ways to Help Those Affected, From Anywhere in the World

The LA wildfires may be the most financially destructive in U.S. history, and emergency aid is desperately needed. Here’s how to help.

www.globalcitizen.org

 

[iamshadow21]

Composed Giving and Valley County Market are hosting a free shop for families impacted by the fires.

Valley County Market hosting free shop for families impacted by fires

Los Angeles nonprofit, Composed Giving, has organized a free shop for families impacted by the fires to grab items they might need such as clothing, food, and toiletries. The free shop is being hosted Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Valley Country Market in Woodland Hills...

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[iamshadow21]

New fire weather watch issued for Saturday into Sunday.

New Fire Weather Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a new Fire Weather Watch for Saturday into Sunday for a large portion of Southern California. Santa Ana winds will develop during the morning hours on Saturday and will become very gusty as we head into the early morning on Sunday. Fire Weather Watches are...

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[iamshadow21]

More than “Look for the helpers.”

I’m in Los Angeles during these historical and horrific wildfires and thinking about that Mr. Roger’s quote, “Look for the helpers.”…

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[JennieM]

New evacuation orders issued for Brentwood and Encino suburbs

Across LA, local authorities say more than 144,000 people are under evacuation orders.

There are currently six fires burning across the city, all with separate evacuation orders and warnings.

Earlier, a mandatory evacuation warning was implemented for the Palisades Fire for areas to the east of where it is burning. Included in the warnings are the suburbs of Brentwood and Encino.

Also under warnings are the the exclusive Calabasas area, home to the Kardashians, and parts of Malibu.

Currently, there are 37 evacuation orders and 28 warnings related to the Palisades Fire.

The second largest fire, the Eaton Fire, has 54 evacuation orders and 36 warnings.

Many of the warnings and orders lay to the south of the Eaton fire, near Pasadena.

The Hurst, Kenneth, Lidia and Archer fires have no evacuation warnings.

More evacuation orders issued as largest LA wildfire bears down on new area

Many people in the wealthy neighbourhood of Brentwood have been told to leave, as the Palisades Fire spreads east.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[JennieM]

University of California campus tells students to prepare for possible evacuation

Students at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have been told to get ready for a possible evacuation.

"This is NOT an evacuation alert," the university says in a statement, but adds that "an evacuation warning has been issued to a zone adjacent to UCLA due to the Palisades fire".

The university says students on campus should "remain vigilant and be ready to evacuate, should the alert be extended to our campus".

The UCLA campus is close to an area of the Palisades fire where a newmandatory evacuation order was issued earlier today.

The order was extended to cover parts of the Interstate 405 freeway and the Encino Reservoir.

More evacuation orders issued as largest LA wildfire bears down on new area

Many people in the wealthy neighbourhood of Brentwood have been told to leave, as the Palisades Fire spreads east.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[iamshadow21]

From smoke to roaring flames: Inside the first hours of the deadly Pacific Palisades fire

The largest wildfire to hit Los Angeles this week rapidly tore through homes and communities, whipped by winds that sent embers skyward.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Simply Southern]

Budget cut affects 'ability' to fight fire, LA fire chief says​

IMAGE SOURCE, GETTY IMAGES
Los Angeles fire chief Kristin Crowley is the latest to add her voice to criticism of Californian officials, who are being accused of not doing enough to protect the city against the fires.

Speaking to CNN, she says the fire department took a $17m (£14m) budget cut - and any type of cut "would negatively impact our ability to carry out our mission."

"It is absolutely, one of the most horrific natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles," she says of the Palisades Fire, adding the budget cut and elimination of civilian positions, such as mechanics, affects their ability to fight the fire.

They have more than 100 apparatus out of service right now, with nobody to fix them, which would have helped efforts, Crowley explains.

The chief says she has been clear for years that "the fire department needs help" because there aren't enough firefighters or fire stations.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered an investigation into reports that firefighters have struggled with low water supplies, impeding their disaster response.

More evacuation orders issued as largest LA wildfire bears down on new area

Many people in the wealthy neighbourhood of Brentwood have been told to leave, as the Palisades Fire spreads east.

www.bbc.co.uk

I have to admire the Chief for standing up for her dept. The blame lies on City and State official budget cuts. They chose to spend money unwisely. Now they've destroyed so many houses and lives. MOO

 

[iamshadow21]

https://www.today.com/video/tracking-powerful-santa-ana-winds-fueling-california-wildfires-229060165590

 

[iamshadow21]

https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/palisades-fire-now-historic-and-deadly-continues-to-grow-in-scale-and-devastation/