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California – Southern California is currently undergoing its most catastrophic and fatal winter fires in over four decades.
The disastrous fires commenced on Tuesday.
Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, described the aftermath of the fires and the winds affecting the region as “devastating.”
The Palisades fire is presently the largest in the area, potentially emerging as the most destructive in the state’s history.
Following this, the Eaton fire has impacted the northern regions of Los Angeles and continues to burn uncontrolled.
Conversely, officials have confirmed that the Hurst fire, located just north of San Fernando, has been contained.
These wildfires have ravaged parts of Los Angeles, leading to at least five deaths, significant property damage, and the evacuation of over 130,000 residents.
Reports suggest that multiple well-known Hollywood personalities have lost their homes in the fierce wildfires that have wreaked havoc across large sections of southern Los Angeles.
Among the affected celebrities are Leighton Meester, Adam Brody, and Paris Hilton.
Paris Hilton shared her sorrow on X: “Heartbroken beyond words. Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience. This home held so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps.”
CalFire has reported that hundreds of structures have been destroyed thus far, and their resources are significantly strained as firefighters continue to contend with the situation.
In the meantime, assistance is being dispatched to California; LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone remarked: “Firefighting units from Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona are responding to the Southern California wildfires in Los Angeles.”
Brian Rice, president of the California Professional Firefighters, urged, “If you do not have to be in that area and breathe the air, don’t. It’s hazardous.”
According to PowerOutage.us, over 1.5 million homes are currently without power, with almost a million in Los Angeles County alone.
Additionally, the new Sunset Fire, which broke out on Wednesday evening, poses a risk to the Hollywood Hills area, currently at zero percent containment.
On Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service issued a warning for north to northeast wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph anticipated on Thursday.
The Los Angeles Times depicted the situation in Los Angeles as having endured “a two-day nightmare” and highlighted the ongoing need for residents to brace for additional days of fire weather.
The US National Weather Service has provided a forecast today indicating a sustained “critical risk of fire weather over parts of southern California on Thursday.”
