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

[KristopherKolumbo]

Been watching this live feed. They just featured the aid effort at Santa Anita Park.

 

[SouthAussie]

Here's another brief video (34 secs) that is well worth watching. The amazing precision of the pilots doing the water drops.

Pilot pulls off precision wildfire water drop | Fox News Video

Watch as water is released from a helicopter at the precise moment to knock down a line of fire in Southern California: "Look how effective that is!" (Credit: FOX 11)

www.foxnews.com

 

[Herat]

With the new Santa Ana winds up again, I am worried about Riverside and Orange Counties now.

 

[LinasK]

With the new Santa Ana winds up again, I am worried about Riverside and Orange Counties now.

I'm worried in general because I grew up in LA, I still have family and friends living there, my grandparents former home in the Hollywood Hills was very close to the Sunset fire, and one of my brothers is very close to evacuation zones.

 

[Izzylizzy]

At least some good gestures and examples

L.A. Boutique Transforms Into Fire Relief Pop-Up, Finds A-List Support From Sharon Stone, Halle Berry

Real estate agent Jenna Cooper opens up on the celebrity backing for her "small and mighty" operation: "We want to say, 'We're here for you, we love you, and we're sorry.' That's what this is meant to be."

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Yes, every bit can help someone, somewhere.


This:
"Lastly, asked to describe the devastation and the emotional toll of the fires, Cooper was succinct. “There are no words. No words. Period, end of sentence.”

 

[LinasK]

1h ago

Current state of the California wildfires​

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

Firefighters continue to battle raging wildfires across large pockets of Los Angeles. The six fires have destroyed buildings, ruined businesses and taken lives.

Here is the current state of the fires, according to multiple reports:

Palisades fire
More than 21,000 acres have burned, claiming numerous homes, businesses and landmarks in Pacific Palisades, along the Pacific Coast Highway, and Malibu, as of 5am. The fire is 8% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

Eaton fire
In Altadena and Pasadena, fires burned 14,117 acres. Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, posted on X on Friday morning that the fire was 3% contained as of 7.30am.

Kenneth fire
About 1,052 acres near the border of Los Angeles and Ventura counties have been scorched. The fire is 50% contained, according to Cal Fire. Evacuation warnings have been lifted.

Hurst fire
The Hurst fire burned through 771 acres in and around Sylmar. Evacuation orders have been lifted as of 8pm. The fire is 70% contained, according to Cal Fire.

Lidia fire
The Lidia fire – located in the hills north of LA – is still burning across 395 acres and is 98% contained, according to Cal Fire.

Archer fire

The latest fire – the Archer fire – ignited on Friday and has blazed through 19 acres so far. It is currently uncontrolled.

Governor doubles national guard in LA as firefighters arrive from Mexico and Canada – as it happened

Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for Monday. This blog is now closed.

www.theguardian.com

This isn't the most accurate. The Archer fire was quickly put out. That started close to where I grew up. https://www.foxla.com/news/granada-...xafczCK1B7l2at1d74_aem_trmc5xzm4uZF0ox3gTCh_Q

 

[Izzylizzy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1878159282845130772

• Live for thy neighbor if thou wouldst live for thyself.
  Seneca

 

[slowpoke]

What’s wrong with people??!
Glad firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire.

Man admits to purposely starting brush fire in Azusa: Police

A man was arrested on suspicion of purposely starting a brush fire in Azusa, police announced.

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[iamshadow21]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1878218043815293329

 

[mickey2942]

People who use too much water, shouldn't just get a fine, and a letter. Water is a resource, it shouldn't be just allocated to the wealthiest.

Anger as Hollywood stars such as Kim Kardashian break water rules

Fury against 'wasteful, entitled' celebrities grew as stars including Kim Kardashian, were accused of squandering vital water resources that could have been used to save homes.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[iamshadow21]

California fires live: governor doubles national guard in LA as firefighters arrive from Mexico and Canada

Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for Monday

www.theguardian.com

“I feel very happy,” one of the Mexican firefighters told NBC News from the tarmac while readying to deploy. “It’s a pleasure to be able to help all our countrymen and also our neighboring country.”

 

[LinasK]

One of my friends and his wife are in Glendale- as of the last I spoke to him they didn't have any type of evacuation going on but it wasn't at all certain if it would stay that way. I hate being on the opposite coast and not being able to do anything to help them- or anyone affected, for that matter.

I know the feeling. I'm in Nor Cal and feeling helpless watching the city I grew up in burn...

 

[iamshadow21]

https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/los-angeles-wildfires-palisades-eaton-california-01-11-25#cm5svh5c300003b6qbxb9ne32

Some Eaton Fire evacuation orders have been lifted for California residents in the cities of Bradbury and Duarte, as well as parts of La Cañada Flintridge, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The community of Altadena, which was heavily impacted by the fire, remains off limits, according to the sheriff’s department.

 

[iamshadow21]

New water warnings - updated list of affected areas:

List: Los Angeles County issues new water warnings

Los Angeles County issued an updated list of areas currently affected by unsafe drinking water Saturday evening as crews continue to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires. An ongoing updated list can be found here.

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Extensive street closures remain in Altadena:

Updated: Extensive street closures remain in Altadena

North Altadena remains under lockdown and as of Friday morning, an extensive number of side streets along Altadena Drive and New York Drive were made accessible by first responders only.

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Some epic and beautiful footage of various aircraft fighting the fires with both water and fire retardant.

Live: LA fires spread in Palisades as dogs search for victims

Los Angeles braces for another day of smoke and ash as firefighters work to contain new blazes across the neighbourhood of Pacific Palisades.

www.abc.net.au

 

[LinasK]

Thank you because the thought that this could continue for even a few more days is unfathomable and we here are just observers.

I'm real curious on the possible direction/paths of the Palisades/Elton fires and if it's all developed land.
I'm not familiar with Cali.

If I can post this, here is a map of Los Angeles proper and all it's surrounding cities:

 

[LinasK]

There was a really good true crime book "Fire Lover" written in the early 2000's by Joseph Wambaugh about Glendale (Southern California) fire captain John Orr, who may have been the most prolific American arsonist in the 20th century. I usually only read books about murders but I couldn't put this book down.

He was a different type of murderer. He killed people in hardware stores as well as their homes.

 

[iamshadow21]

Have some numbers:

Resources include:
14,000+ personnel
1,680 California National Guard members
1,354 fire engines
160 water tenders
154 dozers
71 helicopters
13 air tankers

(As I said earlier, I have no idea if the personnel number is inclusive of the over 900 incarcerated firefighters working the front lines.)

Live: LA fires spread in Palisades as dogs search for victims

Los Angeles braces for another day of smoke and ash as firefighters work to contain new blazes across the neighbourhood of Pacific Palisades.

www.abc.net.au

 

[LinasK]

They are leaving Angelinos with nothing to do but drink.

My sister told me last night she's stress-eating.