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Impacts will likely be minimal, except for the small but non-zero threat of a thunderstorm moving over a burn area,
the National Weather Service warned
The State Water Project has nothing to do with water supply as relates to fire suppression for municipal systems, ... It's very damaging when people believe such misinformation."
Newsom told a press conference, addingThis is not the time for politics and political games and finger-pointing,
Rivas said
I sincerely expect him to do the right thing … that’s what we do in this country,
Newsom saidI’m grateful that the president is taking the time,
he added of the president’s forthcoming visitThis fire was one of those tough, fast-moving Santa Ana wind-driven fires,
Brent Pascua, a battalion chief with Cal Fire, said Thursday
Any fire that starts can grow fast and out of control,
the agency warnedRains are in the forecast and the threat of mud and debris flow in our fire-impacted communities is real,
Supervisor Kathryn Barger said during a Wednesday morning news conference
I don't think we should give California anything until they let water flow down into their system" from the north of the state
Trump said in an interview on Fox News aired on Wednesday evening
Dangerous fire weather conditions will persist through Friday as fuels remain extremely dry and ready to burn, with Thursday the period of greatest concern. Any fire that starts can grow fast and out of control."
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Los Angeles said in a red flag warning
Overnight, Santa Ana winds were observed across the incident, with gusts ranging between 35-50 MPH. Due to wind and low humidity levels, the Red Flag Warning will remain in effect until 10:00 AM Friday morning. Firefighters continue establishing and improving direct control lines and the public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions."
Cal Fire said in a situation summary about the Palisades fireThey do need the rain,
said Brian Hurley, a senior branch forecaster at the US Weather Prediction Center
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles."
NWS San Diego in a high wind warningAir support and other aggressive actions have been deployed to fight a new fire just east of the 405, ... To all Angelenos in the area, follow guidance from public safety officials to stay safe."
she posted to X
The weather is what is predominantly driving this fire and its spread right now. A red flag warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Friday,
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said in a statementThe Evacuation Warning is LIFTED. There are no structures damaged and no injuries reported. Firefighters will remain on scene through the night conducting mop up operations to ensure no hot spots remain. Traffic on the 405 Freeway will likely remain impacted as crews and apparatus work alongside the freeway,
the notice stated
We’re still expecting some dry humidity and then gusts of winds possible up to 60 mph,
Ortiz said
I’m speechless to see all the houses burnt, and I can’t believe that Azul the bus — that’s what we named it — survived,
the van’s owner, Megan Krystle Weinraub, told CNN’s Erin Burnett
We do have a plan in place … to evacuate the rest of the inmates on the entire facility if we absolutely had to,
Luna said Wednesday, without elaboratingOther people are hosing down their houses, too. I hope there's a house here to return to,
Amara said as police cars raced through the streets and flames engulfed trees on a hillside in the distance