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Tonight, we have very mild wind conditions where we can get aircraft and a ton of additional resources getting their hands around this fire,
Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustine said
We are prepared to do everything and anything, as long as it takes, to contain these fires and help reconstruct and make sure we get back to normal. It’s going to be a hell of a long way,
Biden said WednesdayWe had a tremendous demand on our system in the Palisades,
said Janisse Quiñones, chief executive and chief engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and PowerI have directed the [DOD] to rapidly provide additional firefighting personnel and capabilities to the region being impacted by the Southern California wildfires. We also continue to work closely with the National Guard,
Biden said
The fires in Los Angeles may go down, in dollar amount, as the worst in the History of our Country. In many circles, they’re doubting whether insurance companies will even have enough money to pay for this catastrophe. Let this serve, and be emblematic, of the gross incompetence and mismanagement of the Biden/Newscum Duo. January 20th cannot come fast enough!"
Trump added in another post
Thank you for being here and not just being here today. Thank you for being here since the minute of this incident. When there was a 10-acre fire less than 24 or so hours ago. Deep gratitude."
California Governor Gavin Newsom, to President Joe Biden during Wednesday's briefing
It's astounding what's happening,
Biden said after being briefedWe have no percentage of containment,
Marrone saidThe L.A. County Fire Department was prepared for one or two major brush fires, but not four, especially given these sustained winds and low humidities,
L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone said WednesdayGovernor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water, from excess rain and snow melt from the North, to flow daily into many parts of California, including the areas that are currently burning in a virtually apocalyptic way,
Trump wrote on Truth SocialI am being frequently briefed on the wildfires in west Los Angeles. My team and I are in touch with state and local officials, and I have offered any federal assistance that is needed to help suppress the terrible Pacific Palisades fire,
the statement said
No one was in her home at the time. She and the Second Gentleman are praying for the safety of their fellow Californians, the heroic first responders, and Secret Service personnel."
Vice President Kamala Harris' neighborhood was told to evacuate on Tuesday night, her press secretary wrote on XNow the ultimate price is being paid, ... He is the blame for this. On top of it all, no water for fire hydrants, not firefighting planes. A true disaster!"
Trump wrote, addingMy administration will do everything it can to support the response,
he saidI can feel it in my lungs right now. My throat is sore. My car was full of soot as I was making this slow, slow climb down. I wore a mask because it was that potent,
Sobel said
A lot of people are in shock, and some people are so numb that they just, ‘I barely got out, I barely got my pet,
Teller saidState Parks has closed Topanga State Park as the Palisades Fire is currently burning on park property,
California State Parks spokesperson Adeline Yee said by emailIf that occurs, ... a crew’s first responsibility is to secure the affected area to protect the public from safety hazards posed by downed trees and power lines, followed by the removal of trees entangling LADWP power poles and power lines. Only after this is done can crews begin repair work to restore power."
the mayor's office continuedCalifornians are urged to remain vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities during critical fire weather conditions expected in many areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego counties through Thursday,
the governor's office said
Strong winds can knock over trees, or cause branches and palm fronds to strike power lines which could result in power outages,
Bass' office said in a statement