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Business News/ News / World/  Los Angeles Wildfires Highlights: LA firefighters make progress as intense winds ease — for now
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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.

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