While a red-flag warning expired without causing explosive fire growth, forecasters warn of lingering winds. Temperatures are expected to drop, and a marine layer should move in over the weekend, aiding firefighters. Despite progress, authorities face new challenges as several individuals are arrested for setting small fires. The LAFD is facing criticism for its limited response to the fires, but officials defend their actions.
A “Particularly Dangerous Situation” red-flag warning expired without causing explosive fire growth as feared, though forecasters said gusty winds could linger into early Thursday, mostly in the mountains. Temperatures were predicted to drop, and a deep marine layer was expected to move in over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles .
One suspect admitted starting a fire in a tree “because he liked the smell of burning leaves,” Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said. Another said “she enjoyed causing chaos and destruction,” the chief said Wednesday. More manageable winds Tuesday allowed firefighters to make gains on the two most destructive fires. Almost half of the Eaton Fire just north of LA was contained, and one-fifth of the fire that destroyed much of the seaside neighbourhood of Pacific Palisades was surrounded.
Weary and anxious residents said they were ready to make a hasty escape amid the threat from intense winds. “You’ve lost memories, family. All of the experiences that took place there are gone, and gone unexpectedly, gone rapidly,” Bass said. “This is different,” he said. “This is total devastation. There’s nothing much we can do other than pray for the folks.”
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