The latest LA fires update details that the Palisades fire and the Eaton fire have not been fully contained and are still burning. Mandatory evacuation orders are still in effect for many zones, though some residents have been able to return to their homes to see if they are still standing. Los Angeles and other parts of southern California are under yet another red flag warning as Santa Ana winds, which are causing wildfires in San Diego like the Lilac Fire to spread, will continue to persist until Tuesday night, January 21. Here’s the current status of the Los Angeles fires.
Are the LA fires still burning in California?
As of Tuesday, the LA fires are still burning, though both the Palisades and Eaton fires are mostly contained. A status update by Cal Fire at 12:30 PM PT reports that the Palisades fire is at 63% containment, while another at 7:14 AM PT states that the Eaton fire is at 89% containment.
That said, the damage from both fires is extensive. The Palisades fire has burned over 23,000 acres and destroyed over 6,300 structures, and it has caused the death of at least 11 civilians. An incident report of this wildfire says more than 83,000 people and 43,000 households have been impacted. Cal Fire warns that windblown dust and ash is likely to cause poor air quality in the area, particularly on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Eaton fire has burned over 14,000 acres and destroyed over 9,400 structures. It has resulted in the death of at least 17 civilians. Firefighters are still extinguishing “hot spots within the perimeter of the fire.” Resources have been deployed near La Cañada to prepare against any new fire activity within the current footprint of the blaze.
Ironically, one of the chief concerns by LA city officials is rainfall that has been forecast for Los Angeles by the weekend, according to a press conference on Tuesday. City council member Traci Park says that while the city would normally welcome the rain, the runoff from the burned area can cause mudslides and carry chemicals, plastics, electronics, and debris throughout the affected county.
Cal Fire also alerts readers about fraudulent social media accounts using its name, particularly on Facebook, to solicit false donations.
