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Los Angeles Wildfires Highlights: LA firefighters make progress as intense winds ease — for now

LA California Fire Highlights: World Central Kitchen (WCK) is actively providing aid in California during the ongoing wildfires. Chef and CEO José Andrés shared photos and videos of WCK’s relief efforts on social media. WCK has set up multiple food distribution points.

A person walks amid the destruction left behind by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) (AP)Premium
A person walks amid the destruction left behind by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) (AP)

LA California Fire Highlights: Los Angeles is still grappling with dangerous wildfires as emergency response efforts continue amid widespread evacuations and power outages.

Kristin Crowley, the Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department, emphasized the ongoing threat from multiple active fires across the region, with strong winds exacerbating the situation. Crowley reassured the public that first responders are working relentlessly to protect lives and property, urging citizens to stay vigilant. As of now, five fires are still burning, and additional information on their size and location can be found in updates from earlier this morning.

In light of ongoing dangers, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office has issued warnings urging residents not to return to their homes prematurely. The area still faces hazards, including downed power lines, open gas lines, and unstable structures. Authorities have stressed the importance of preserving resources and maintaining high patrol visibility to prevent looting.

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the latest wildfire as a potential case of arson after a suspect was detained by locals in the West Valley area. Investigators are exploring connections to the ongoing Kenneth Fire and other incidents in the region.

Over 90,000 homes and businesses are still without power in Los Angeles County as of Friday morning, following widespread outages caused by the fires. At the peak of the crisis, over 200,000 locations were without electricity, though many have had their power restored. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and SoCal Edison are working to address the remaining outages.

As wildfire smoke continues to affect the region, air quality has reached hazardous levels across much of Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles Unified School District has closed all schools due to the smoke, which has been carried across the region by strong winds. Local officials have advised residents to wear masks, with high levels of fine particulate matter in the air that can be harmful, particularly for vulnerable individuals.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to high winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures, which create an elevated fire danger risk. Wind gusts could reach up to 60 mph, and critical fire weather conditions are expected to persist through Friday afternoon. Forecasters are predicting an extended period of elevated fire risks through the upcoming week.

Catch all LIVE Updates on LA California Fire here

10 Jan 2025, 08:34:29 AM IST

Los Angeles wildfire LIVE: Spago Beverly Hills offers free meals to firefighters

As reported by TMZ, Spago, a luxurious Beverly Hills restaurant owned by renowned chef Wolfgang Puck, is said to be offering free meals to those battling the wildfires over the weekend.

10 Jan 2025, 08:31:35 AM IST

Los Angeles wildfire LIVE: Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1 million for LA wildfire relief

Actor Jamie Lee Curtis, one of many Hollywood celebrities who lived in the California neighborhoods ravaged by wildfires this week, said on Thursday her family would donate $1 million to relief efforts.

The Oscar winner said she and her husband, actor and director Christopher Guest, and their children had pledged $1 million to support "our great city and state and the great people who live there."

10 Jan 2025, 08:26:02 AM IST

Los Angeles wildfire LIVE: Schools and offices closed 

All Los Angeles Unified schools and offices will remain closed on Friday because of the fires, district Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said Thursday evening.

Classes will not resume until the conditions improve, he said.

10 Jan 2025, 08:15:44 AM IST

Los Angeles wildfire LIVE: Watch | Horrific drone footage reveals devastating impact of LA wildfires

Drone footage shared on social media showed the devastating aftermath of the LA fires which have destroyed thousands of homes. At least five people were killed and thousands of structures were burned as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area, officials said. Fast-moving flames blazed through homes and businesses as residents fled smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities.

10 Jan 2025, 08:15:45 AM IST

Los Angeles wildfire LIVE: NFL moves Vikings-Rams game to Arizona due to wildfires

Monday's NFC wild-card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams will be moved from Inglewood, Calif., to the Arizona Cardinals' stadium in Glendale, Ariz., the NFL said on Thursday.

10 Jan 2025, 08:15:45 AM IST

Los Angeles wildfire LIVE: Mandy Moore's house destroyed by LA wildfires

Hollywood celebrity Mandy Moore has faced a devastating loss amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Taking to Instagram, the 'This Is Us' star shared that she is "devastated and gutted" after the Eaton Fire--located about 30 miles east of the Pacific Palisades Fire--rapidly spread in her neighbourhood.

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