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LA fires live updates: 53,000 Californians seek disaster aid while ‘dangerous’ winds still pose a threat

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Auto Fire: Another fast-moving blaze breaks out in California

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Bruising Santa Ana winds returned to Los Angeles County early Wednesday, as the death toll from the still-raging wildfires sits at 25.

Forecasters again declared a “particularly dangerous situation” – the most extreme advance warning also used when violent tornadoes are possible – with local wind gusts expected to reach up to 60mph in the mountains.

The Palisades and Eaton fires are now among the most destructive in Southern California’s history, and progress on containing the blazes has been slow in the windy weather.

The Palisades Fire has torn across nearly 24,000 acres and was 18 percent contained. The Eaton Fire is 45 percent contained after burning more than 14,000 acres.

Although Wednesday is expected to be “the last really windy day,” Red Flag conditions continue until 6 p.m. PST due to very low humidity.

While tens of thousands still are unable to return to their homes, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order on Tuesday to start the rebuilding process.

Speaking at a morning press conference on Wednesday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger stressed to residents that the “health concerns are serious.”

“It is important for residents to take health guidance seriously when you’re near impacted areas and debris,” she stressed.

1 week ago

‘Fabulous’ 95-year-old grandmother with ties to old Hollywood is among California fire victims, family says

An undated image provided by Dalyce Kelley shows her with her grandmother, Dalyce Curry, left, in Catalina, California. Curry is one of 25 killed in the past week’s deadly wildfires
An undated image provided by Dalyce Kelley shows her with her grandmother, Dalyce Curry, left, in Catalina, California. Curry is one of 25 killed in the past week’s deadly wildfires (AP)

Dalyce Curry, also known as “Momma Dee,” is remembered by her family as “fabulous.”

”My grandmother still wore her big hair, glasses, nails, you know, painted makeup,” her granddaughter and namesake Dalyce Kelley told The Associated Press in an interview published on Wednesday. “You know, she was just fabulous, period.”

The 95-year-old, who was an extra in a scene with Diana Ross in Lady Sings the Blues, died last week at her Altadena home as the Eaton Fire burned through the community.

With reporting from The Associated Press

Julia Musto15 January 2025 21:01
1 week ago

NBA reschedules games postponed by California wildfires, Atlanta winter storm

Los Angeles Clippers players stand during a moment of silence for victims of the ongoing California wildfires before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Clippers players stand during a moment of silence for victims of the ongoing California wildfires before an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP)

The NBA has rescheduled two games that had been postponed due to the catastrophic wildfires in Southern California and a winter storm that hit Atlanta.

The league said Wednesday that the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets will take place on February 19.

The Hornets’ visit to the Los Angeles Clippers, originally set for January 11, will now be on March 16. And the Hawks’ home game against Houston, Texas, is scheduled for January 28.

With reporting from The Associated Press

Julia Musto15 January 2025 20:53
1 week ago

More than 122,000 California customers are left without power amid windy conditions

More than 122,000 California customers were left without power Wednesday afternood amid windy weather conditions, according to tracker PowerOutage.US.

Officials had warned outages could spike. Under 90,000 customers were reported to be affected earlier in the day.

Julia Musto15 January 2025 20:49
1 week ago

Videos show Cal Fire crew creating fuel break on Eaton Fire

Julia Musto15 January 2025 20:45
1 week ago

5,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Palisades Fire

Julia Musto15 January 2025 20:40
1 week ago

Eaton and Palisades Fire destruction impacts important places for communities, photos show

A home destroyed by the Eaton Fire is seen in Altadena, California, on Wednesday. Crews have made progress on the 14,000-acre blaze
A home destroyed by the Eaton Fire is seen in Altadena, California, on Wednesday. Crews have made progress on the 14,000-acre blaze (AP)
A firefighter inspects homes destroyed by the Eaton Fire in in Altadena, California, on Wednesday. Some residents returned to their homes on Tuesday
A firefighter inspects homes destroyed by the Eaton Fire in in Altadena, California, on Wednesday. Some residents returned to their homes on Tuesday (AP)
Corpus Christi Church is seen in Palisades, California, on Wednesday. The Palisades Fire is still under 20 percent contained
Corpus Christi Church is seen in Palisades, California, on Wednesday. The Palisades Fire is still under 20 percent contained (AP)
Gelson's Market is seen in Malibu, California, on Wednesday. The city said 5,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed in the fire
Gelson's Market is seen in Malibu, California, on Wednesday. The city said 5,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed in the fire (AP)
Julia Musto15 January 2025 20:40
1 week ago

While 8 new fires have broken out in the last day, all have been extinguished

Julia Musto15 January 2025 20:23
1 week ago

LA sports teams - many who have billion-dollar valuations - donate a paltry $8 million to fire victims

LA fires latest: ‘ ‘Particularly dangerous’ winds warning in Southern California

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Julia Musto15 January 2025 20:16
1 week ago

City asks people not to bring donations to Disaster Recovery Centers

Julia Musto15 January 2025 19:59
1 week ago

Federal and local law enforcement authorities form task force to combat crimes related to Los Angeles wildfires

Julia Musto15 January 2025 19:55

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