Firefighters continue working overnight to increase containment of the deadly Palisades Fire ahead of another Santa Ana wind event, which is expected to move into the region Monday with gusts of up to 60 mph.
The city of Santa Monica has lifted all evacuation warnings and curfew within city limits, as fire crews continue to make progress in containing the Palisades Fire. City officials announced evacuation warnings would be lifted in all areas of Santa Monica north of San Vicente Boulevard.
Containment of the deadly Palisades Fire rose to 43% with firefighters catching a break from the weather thanks to low clouds and good humidity.
Firefighters say 30,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders. Over 100 vehicles were abandoned on the street as people attempted to evacuate on foot.
The sole population of Southern California steelhead in the coastal range has survived flames and drought but finds itself facing another threat.
Firefighters made progress battling back the deadly Los Angeles blazes overnight into Saturday, Jan, 18. as President-elect Donald Trump said he likely will visit the fire-torn areas next week. “I will be, probably, at the end of the week,” Trump told NBC News in an interview on Saturday.
The Santa Monica Police Department arrested a dozen burglary suspects, all of whom live outside the Santa Monica area.
The Pacific Palisades, one of the wealthiest communities in the U.S., is experiencing the worst fire in its history.
Photos from Los Angeles County show the shocking extent of damage caused by the Palisades Fire and other wildfires.
A Santa Monica police officer is in the hospital Tuesday after a Malibu resident ran over their foot while attempting to enter an area restricted due to the Palisades Fire. The driver, later ...
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Fire crews braced for a second round of strong Santa Ana winds this week. So far, eight deaths have been confirmed from the Palisades Fire.