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

[LinasK]

I've been reading this whole thread looking for anything about how these fires actually started, because that was something I didn't know. I think I understand how they spread, especially right now with these high winds and the embers, but I never knew how they started.

So I wonder what they mean, "started accidentally in someone's back yard"? AFAIK, people don't burn their trash in their yards round there, so maybe a grilling accident?

I know I've seen arson is suspected in at least one fire. And I thought that sometimes the power companies will shut off the electricity because there's a risk of that catching fire, but I think that's only if there is already something on fire. I know lightning strikes can start a fire, especially when it's very dry. So do they know how this all got started initially?

This time there was no lightning, but hurricane-force winds and very dry conditions.

 

[iamshadow21]

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

Tell her that it's a hind brain survival response beyond her control, not weakness or lack of willpower. Because it is.

Her brain is commanding her body to stock up on calories now, in case circumstances change and she can't access food.

MOO

 

[LinasK]

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?

I think that the Hollywood Hills/Sunset fire is out and that my grandparents house may have been spared...

 

[Herat]

Tell her that it's a hind brain survival response beyond her control, not weakness or lack of willpower. Because it is.

Her brain is commanding her body to stock up on calories now, in case circumstances change and she can't access food.

MOO

I guess that's my excuse, too.

Carbo loading as instinctive survival behaviour, despite being about 500 miles away.

 

[iamshadow21]

Drone tools continue to put everyone at risk:

Unauthorized drone usage in double digits amid SoCal's firefight

The number of unauthorized drone incidents over the Los Angeles County Fire zones are now “well into the double digits” Akil Davis, Assistant Director in Charge of the Los Angeles Field Office, told NBC News Saturday.

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[iamshadow21]

I think that the Hollywood Hills/Sunset fire is out and that my grandparents house may have been spared...

Yeah, I haven't heard anything about the Sunset fire being active in the last day. I think all the evacuation orders around that area were rescinded.

 

[iamshadow21]

I guess that's my excuse, too.

Carbo loading as instinctive survival behaviour, despite being about 500 miles away.

You're reading the information, you're watching the pictures, and your conscious brain knows it's far away, but all your hind brain sees is danger. Your hind brain can't count the miles, its job is to scramble for immediate peril. That's how we survived as a species.

MOO

 

[LinasK]

Have these fires become worse? It reminds me of the Colorado fire that went so fast through a populated area, people were literally shopping at Costco, and had to run for their lives.

Marshall Fire - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

The Lahaina fire, devastated the area. And created it own "fire tornado".

2023 Hawaii wildfires - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Montana had a few bad fires this summer.

Destructive wildfire in southeastern Montana forces evacuations and claims land

The Remington fire has taken over southeastern Montana, and as of Sunday afternoon, has burned over 196,000 acres and is at 0% containment, according to MT Fire Info.

www.ktvq.com

Is this part of "climate change"? Or are more people living in areas that shouldn't have been developed?

Climate change. People have been living in Los Angeles since it was Mexico. I was born and raised there. It encompasses many smaller cities.

 

[iamshadow21]

Sag-Aftra stepping up to support its members at this time. Always a joy to see Fran on my dash.

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

 

[iamshadow21]

Very much MOO: Snitching on drone tools, especially the one that damaged the Super Scooper, is a great way to balance out any guilt you may have about things like not recycling properly or having taken longer showers before this crisis. Dob in a drone tool, and make the world a better place.

https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/los-angeles-wildfires-palisades-eaton-california-01-11-25#cm5syarmz00003b6o9mnqe67a

 

[airportwoman]

law enforcement are quoted "it's likely many of the small fires will turn out to have been the work of arson"
Small fires spread and become bigger. They're not some joke.

Two people have been arrested, and one of them is a 60-ish-year-old woman!

 

[Sillybilly]

Apologies if these links have already been posted.

Governor Newsom's site to address misinformation:

Yes on 50 – The Election Rigging Response Act

Trump and Texas Republicans are moving to rig the 2026 election — and other GOP states are joining in. If Californians don’t act now, they could seize Congress no matter how we vote.

gavinnewsom.com

Wildfire tips and latest info

2025 Los Angeles Fires | CA.gov

Resources for Californians Impacted by 2025 Early January Los Angeles County Fires.

www.ca.gov

 

[airportwoman]

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

I just love seeing those big fires turn into clouds of steam.

 

[iamshadow21]

In case you thought maybe the Mexican crew was going to be small - they sent over 70 people to help out.

Mexican firefighters fly into LAX to help fight Los Angeles wildfires

More than 70 firefighters from Mexico were welcomed by Gov. Gavin Newsom at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday, offering aid in the county's fight against some the state's worst fires in history.

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[Sillybilly]

British Columbia sending help:

‘That’s what good neighbours do’: B.C. sending help to fight California wildfires

British Columbia is preparing to deploy B.C. wildfire crews to southern California.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Canada's official response:

Government of Canada’s response to the wildfires in California - Canada.ca

The Government of Canada and all Canadians express their deep sadness at the devastating wildfires currently impacting southern California.

www.canada.ca

 

[iamshadow21]

The Kenneth fire is now 90% contained.

LA fires death toll rises to 16 — as it happened

The death toll from the Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 16, according to local authorities, as firefighters continue to battle flames before potentially strong winds return.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Mandala]

 

[iamshadow21]

FBI investigating drones putting fire aircraft at risk:

Epic aerial assault to protect homes in Brentwood, Encino as L.A. wildfire death toll rises

Thirteen deaths have been confirmed and more than 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. Firefighters made more progress on containing the Eaton and Palisades fires overnight, but winds will continue to be a factor throughout the weekend.

www.latimes.com

 

[iamshadow21]

I just love seeing those big fires turn into clouds of steam.

The night shots of them doing it are something else. You can see immediately when they've hit their mark, because that section of the fire line just immediately turns dark.

 

[DS2021]

The Kenneth fire is now 90% contained.

LA fires death toll rises to 16 — as it happened

The death toll from the Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 16, according to local authorities, as firefighters continue to battle flames before potentially strong winds return.

www.abc.net.au

Incidents | CAL FIRE

www.fire.ca.gov