Firefighters make progress as winds expected to return to LA Tuesday
Jan 13, 2025, 4:05 PM

(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The footage is hard to watch. The destruction of so many homes. The wild animals like deer and mountain lions running to firefighters for help. It’s heartbreaking and it’s not over. Another wave of strong winds is expected the next few days and the fires are not contained.
Over 153,000 people remain under evacuation orders in the LA area.
The death toll sits at 16, with 16 missing, and massive destruction to thousands of structures and acreage.
The Palisades Fire is spreading towards Brentwood and Bel-Air, while a second front threatens the San Fernando Valley.
Firefighters have made some progress due to reduced winds, but challenges remain. Winds are expected to pick up again tonight through Wednesday.
“Firefighters have been working around the clock with a continued focus on fire suppression, human safety and private and public property assessment and protection.”
The Pacific Palisades fire has grown to over 22,000 acres and has destroyed thousands of homes. The fire is currently 11 percent contained.
The Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena are 33% contained after burning more than 14,000 acres.
While the flames have subsided for now, firefighters worry that more Santa Ana winds, which caused both fires to explode last Tuesday, could be poised to return.
The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through Wednesday, with sustained winds of 50 mph (80 kph) and gusts in the mountains reaching 70 mph (113 kph).
The most dangerous day will be Tuesday, said weather service meteorologist Rich Thompson.
We will keep watching and praying. Special thanks to all of the firefighters and first responders. Thank you for being your best.
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