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

[iamshadow21]

Video report of the fight to keep the Palisades fire out of the suburbs. Don't be alarmed, I do NOT think this is breaking news, I think it's about the day's efforts.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/01/11/los-angeles-fires-california-updates-palisades-eaton-kenneth/#link-PHJUPGUKF5HW3BIT76ZYAHZHQM

 

[iamshadow21]

All-out aerial assault works to save homes in Brentwood, Encino as Palisades fire approaches

The Palisades fire continues to threaten Brentwood and Encino, where an all-out aerial assault continues.

www.latimes.com

 

[SouthAussie]

Well, we won't be sending any firefighters to LA. We have about 40 bushfires and grass fires going at the moment around the country. And, no doubt, more to come - as we are in the height of our bushfire season.

Bushfire data hub

Access the most complete, up-to-date information about active fires, as provided by state authorities.

esriaustralia.com.au

 

[dulcinea]

Did anyone catch this live last night (or maybe it's in one of the articles you all posted)? as they were reporting about the drone that downed one of the planes, they were saying whoever was flying it had to override the programming so it could fly in the no-fly zone. In other words, this was super intentional and the person didn't just "make a mistake."

 

[SouthAussie]

Did anyone catch this live last night (or maybe it's in one of the articles you all posted)? as they were reporting about the drone that downed one of the planes, they were saying whoever was flying it had to override the programming so it could fly in the no-fly zone. In other words, this was super intentional and the person didn't just "make a mistake."

I was wondering how the media are getting some of their aerial pictures. Are they putting aircraft up and/or drones? Hopefully they are observing the no-fly zones and just using long range lenses.

 

[iamshadow21]

The death toll has reached sixteen.

I think, looking at the numbers, these latest are Eaton fire victims, but to be honest, all the numbers are blurring together at this point.

Death toll in Southern California wildfires climbs to 16

The number of fire-related deaths has climbed to 16 on Saturday as the Eaton and Palisades fires continue to devastate parts of Los Angeles County.

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[mickey2942]

I am pretty sure Montana has sent firefighters and equipment to fight the fires in California. We watch the Slush Bombers take off, they fly low because of the water load.

Montana & Washington firefighters join California wildfire battle

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed lives and forced mass evacuations, prompting a call for assistance from other states.

www.montanarightnow.com

Montana organization responds to fire in California

Neptune Aviation, a Montana-based company, confirmed that three of its nine aircraft are currently operating in Los Angeles County. These planes have been activ

nbcmontana.com

 

[iamshadow21]

I was wondering how the media are getting some of their aerial pictures. Are they putting aircraft up and/or drones? Hopefully they are observing the no-fly zones and just using long range lenses.

I think they are using drones (with permission) and helicopters. I think the major outlets would be smart enough to be sticking to the zones they're allowed to be in. They value their access and it's not worth the bad PR for them if it comes out they're doing this.

These are going to be freelancers, youtubers, and general boneheaded members of the public who don't care about the risks to everyone, not least the air crews putting their lives at risk with every manoeuvre.

The grief that's felt when an air firefighting crew is lost cannot be adequately described. We haven't had that happen in this crisis, yet, but every person who decides to be selfish enough to launch a drone illegally could be responsible for the deaths of others. It's that simple.

MOO

 

[iamshadow21]

Los Angeles County Fire Department, alongside other city leaders, will host a virtual conference at 6:30 p.m. Saturday to update homeowners about the ongoing battle against the Palisades Fire.

Los Angeles County Fire Department hosting online Palisades Fire update

Los Angeles County Fire Department, alongside other city leaders, will host a virtual conference at 6:30 p.m. Saturday to update homeowners about the ongoing battle against the Palisades Fire. City leadership will also address questions from the public typed in the chat at the end of the...

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Pasadena shelters are moving into a new phase of housing animals longer term, as their humans may no longer have homes to return them to.

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

 

[iamshadow21]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1878279642060087550

Advice for those unable to self evacuate, including those with disabilities.

A note from me that this advice would not have helped the father and son in the Eaton fire or Rory in the Palisades fire. The father and son died waiting for ambulance evacuation, and there was no answer when Rory's mother repeated called 911.

 

[Herat]

I was wondering how the media are getting some of their aerial pictures. Are they putting aircraft up and/or drones? Hopefully they are observing the no-fly zones and just using long range lenses.

Yes, the LA-based news people are putting up their regular traffic helicopters and that is why the commentary is so smooth and good. These people are used to talking in a flying craft.

KTLA is able to also overlay a basic map with named streets in many areas, which helps (me) immensely in trying to figure out where they are and the relative relationship of the fire to streets that I can then follow on a Google map. They mentioned that they had observed what seemed to be a large unauthorized drone that was in a position to menace them and the aerial firefighting crafts. I'm sure they reported it and I hope the person(s) doing this are apprehended.

 

[iamshadow21]

Mudslides a risk in burn areas in the future:

Rain expected to create future mudslides in ongoing fire zones

In a press conference hosted by the City of Los Angeles County Fire Saturday evening, fire behavior analyst Dennis Burns confirmed future rain is expected to create mudslides in the Palisades and Altadena burn areas.

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Water and fire retardant drops on Encino.

Not gonna lie, the tiny rainbow at the end of the first drop made me smile. Even in the worst and ugliest of times, there can be beauty.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/01/11/los-angeles-fires-california-updates-palisades-eaton-kenneth/#link-YIR5PFPEG5GK5OLUO3OJWZYDQM

 

[Curious Me]

A father at the bedside of his son, a surfer and a woman who stayed behind with her beloved pets are among wildfire victims

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/11/us/california-wildfires-victims/index.html

Former ‘Kiddy Kapers’ TV star died when California wildfires ripped through Malibu estate, mother says​

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/11/australia/rory-sykes-malibu-la-fires-intl-latam/index.html?

A former child star from Australia died when the Los Angeles wildfires...

Rory Callum Sykes was at the family’s 17-acre Mount Malibu TV Studios estate, where he had his own cottage, when it burned down on January 8, his mother Shelley Sykes wrote on X Thursday.​

 

[Kemug]

Quite some years ago, a bushfire came terrifyingly close to us. We could see it coming. At the same time, a fire crew was knocking on every door in our (very long) street, noting every home which had a swimming pool. Was this being done in LA, does anyone know? Thankfully it didn't get to us.

 

[iamshadow21]

Quite some years ago, a bushfire came terrifyingly close to us. We could see it coming. At the same time, a fire crew was knocking on every door in our (very long) street, noting every home which had a swimming pool. Was this being done in LA, does anyone know? Thankfully it didn't get to us.

They have been using pools, especially in areas where the hydrants have been unavailable. But a pool isn't pressurised like a hydrant, so they need a pump to make it work.

And many citizens have been using them to try and control flare-ups. Basic buckets and such, pouring them wherever they see flame in the ashes.

MOO

 

[iamshadow21]

Two arrested for curfew violation in Brentwood near Vice President Harris's home.

2 arrested for curfew violations near Brentwood home of Vice President Harris

Two arrests were made for curfew violations early Saturday in the Palisades Fire evacuation zone in Brentwood near the home of Vice President Kamala Harris. The people arrested were not on the Harris property. LAPD was dispatched to the scene around 4:30 a.m. There was no evidence the people...

www.nbclosangeles.com

 

[iamshadow21]

Mix This!, home recording studio of Bob Clearmountain, has been destroyed. Artists like Springsteen and the Rolling Stones had albums where Mix This! played a part.

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

 

[iamshadow21]

https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/los-angeles-wildfires-palisades-eaton-california-01-11-25#cm5t0rrn800003b6of1g30uf5

"It looks really good" - hopeful outlook for Palisades fire, after days of hard work largely keeps it within boundaries.