from ZeroHedge:
LA Fire Summary:
- Fast-moving, wind-driven fires are sweeping through the Los Angeles area, forcing mandatory evacuations for over 49,000 residents. The fires remain 0% contained.
- The Palisades Fire has burned nearly 3,000 acres, while the Eaton Fire has scorched 1,000 acres and the Hurst Fire has consumed 500 acres.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed 1,400 firefighters & declares state of emergency.
- Nearly 300,000 residential and/or commercial customers are without power in the LA region.
- NWS: Worst fire conditions (high winds) will peak Wednesday morning.
- Malibu residents warned about potential evacuation.
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Update (0700ET):
The Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst wildfires raging in Southern California show no signs of abating.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department reported on X that nearly 3,000 acres—roughly 4.5 square miles—are ablaze, and the fire is 0% contained as of early Wednesday morning.
PALISADES FIRE | 2921 acres 0% containment. Extreme fire behavior, short & long-range spotting, continues to challenge firefighting efforts for the Palisades Fire. Winds gusts up to 60 MPH are expected to continue through Thursday. pic.twitter.com/QHKIh6u6FD
— L.A. County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) January 8, 2025
