Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and ravaged thousands of homes.
FILE - An aerial view shows the devastation by the Palisades Fire Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. LOS ANGELES — Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires, less than two weeks after the outbreak of” for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning due to low humidity and damagingwinds. Gusts could peak at 70 mph along the coast and 100 mph in the mountains and foothills.
The warnings come as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area, the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have destroyed more than 14,000 structures since they broke out during fierce winds on Jan. 7. The Palisades fire was 52% contained on Sunday and the Eaton fire 81% contained, according to fire officials.
While firefighters are fairly confident the Eaton fire further inland will remain contained, there are concerns a new fire could break out with vegetationCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has positioned fire engines, water-dropping aircraft and hand crews across the region to enable a quick response should a new fire break out, according to the governor’s office of emergency services.
Damage estimates have continued to climb for the Palisades and Eaton fires nearly two weeks since they began. Inspectors have fanned out to check buildings and assess damages, but Collins said it is impossible to know whether the remaining structures affected in the Palisades fire are intact.“Our damage inspection teams have to inspect every structure within the fire perimeter,” Collins said. “They’re about two-thirds of the way done.
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