California Wildfire Live Updates: Eaton Fire Is 45% Contained As Winds Slow In Los Angeles
Wednesday, 8:41 a.m. PST Cal Fire provided an update on the fires in Los Angeles, reporting 19% containment for the Palisades Fire, 45% containment for the Eaton Fire, 50% containment for the Auto Fire (later upgraded to 85% containment) and 97% containment for the Hurst Fire.
Los Angeles wildfires: 'Life-threatening,' powerful winds bring elevated fire risk
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said Tuesday that “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” are in the region, which could fuel the growth of new or existing wildfires in Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
Live Updates: Heavy L.A. Winds Extend Wildfire Threat
Fresh gusts and dangerously low humidity could cause new or existing fires to grow rapidly on Wednesday, forecasts warned. More than a week into the fires, officials are trying to prevent speculation and evictions in ravaged neighborhoods.
LA fire crews make progress but dangers remain; EPA hazmat teams to start cleaning debris
"We are not out of the woods yet. Please stay on guard for a fast-moving fire," the weather service's Los Angeles office warned.
Live updates: Winds to begin declining as firefighters seek to contain L.A. fires
The National Weather Service warns to “stay on guard for a fast-moving fire,” as winds may challenge containment efforts. Follow live updates on the Palisades, Eaton and other fires.
L.A. Wildfire Live Updates: Flame-Stoking Winds Ease as Fire Crews Make Progress
Forecasters said the current stretch of strong winds could be almost over, offering a potential reprieve to firefighters.
Warnings of 'fast-moving fire' after Los Angeles gets brief wind reprieve: Updates
Officials are bracing for the return of fierce Santa Ana winds as they try to contain large blazes in the Los Angeles area. Here's the latest.
Live L.A. fires updates: Crews make progress as victims demand to get back into decimated neighborhoods
Firefighters continued their battle against the devastating fires burning in L.A. County Wednesday. But as dangerous fire weather subsided, there was growing despair and frustration among residents desperate to see what's left of their homes.
California wildfire live updates: Los Angeles area on alert as high winds fan the flames
Fanned by strong winds, the wildfires have killed at least 24 people and swept through 40,000 acres in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles winds to intensify; officials 'grid searching' for fire victims: Updates
For the lastest updates on the LA fires, follow USA TODAY's live coverage for Tuesday, Jan. 14. LOS ANGELES − Ominous winds were expected to regain strength Monday, howling through fire-blackened trees,
Windy, flame-fanning weather eases up as progress made on LA-area fires
Firefighters reported significant gains Wednesday against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles while also extinguishing smaller blazes set by arsonists in recent days as a
Santa Ana winds to keep fire threat high until Wednesday evening, officials warn
With the strongest gusts expected on Tuesday, extreme fire condition threats will prevail until midweek, L.A.-area fire ...
Palisades Fire continues to burn with strong winds prompting another extreme fire warning
After killing at least nine people, the Palisades Fire continues to burn as residents remain under evacuation orders and ...
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New wildfire warnings issued and more power is shut off as winds rise in Southern California
Southern California residents are facing dire new wildfire warnings and power shutoffs while they prepare to flee at a moment ...
Death toll rises in wildfire disaster as winds intensify again
Officials said at least 24 people have died in the Southern California wildfires, while Santa Ana winds are expected to make ...
Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, ...
Altadena winds were not powerful enough to shut off transmission lines before fire, Edison CEO asserts
It takes 60- to 80-mph winds for the company to shut down transmission lines. CEO Steve Powell said they didn't see winds ...
Millions under extreme fire weather alert as strong winds lash Southern California
Millions of people across Southern California faced new wildfire warnings Tuesday, and tens of thousands saw their power shut ...