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The fire reached a size of 3,000 acres and destroyed over 1,000 buildings. As of now, the fire has not been fully contained, and firefighters are still working hard to extinguish it.
On January 7, a massive wildfire broke out in Los Angeles, affecting several counties. The largest one occurred in the Pacific Palisades area, where the fire reached a size of 3,000 acres and destroyed over 1,000 buildings. As of now, the fire has not been fully contained, and firefighters are still working hard to extinguish it. Reports indicate several injuries and even some people who were unable to evacuate in time.
The magnitude of the Palisades fire was so large that, in an attempt to flee, residents caused traffic jams. This disrupted the evacuation, forcing many to abandon their vehicles. Blocked roads made it difficult for emergency vehicles to pass, according to The Associated Press. A bulldozer was needed to clear the abandoned cars.
Firefighters in action: three wildfires hit California
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Erik Scott stated that the fire is being fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, making it extremely difficult to control. Wind gusts increased during the night of January 7, and multiple sources reported that they could reach speeds of up to 100 mph in certain parts of Los Angeles County.
By Tuesday afternoon, the flames reached Malibu, where several burn injuries were reported. Governor Gavin Newsom, who visited the site, confirmed that many homes had burned down and that tens of thousands of residents were under evacuation orders, with more than 13,000 structures at risk.
While firefighters continued battling the growing Palisades fire, three more wildfires broke out to the north of Los Angeles, near Pasadena and Altadena, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people. The second largest, the Eaton Fire, has so far scorched 2,000 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).
The third wildfire, known as the Hust Fire, started on Tuesday night and quickly reached 500 acres. Over 44,000 people were evacuated, while warnings were issued for another 27,000. Additionally, 40,000 structures are under threat, according to KTLA. The most affected areas include the San Fernando Valley and Newhall.
Winds spread the flames: Los Angeles and Ventura under warning
Strong wind gusts, ranging from 50 to 70 mph, are carrying embers several miles away, increasing the risk of new fires and threatening lives and property. Los Angeles and Ventura counties are under a rare red flag warning from the National Weather Service due to the high fire risk. Gusts are expected to reach up to 70 mph in various areas of Southern California, with local winds up to 80 mph in Santa Clarita and Riverside, and up to 100 mph in the mountains.
The fires have caused power outages, affecting 300,000 residents, according to PowerOutage.us, and more than 400,000 customers of Southern California Edison could be left without electricity due to scheduled outages. AccuWeather meteorologists forecast that winds will gradually decrease today, Wednesday, moving the storm away from Southern California. Meanwhile, the air quality index in much of the Los Angeles metropolitan area exceeded 300 this morning.
How to Help
Here are some ways you can assist those affected:
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is on the ground supporting residents in Southern California, the organization said on Wednesday. The Red Cross is working to provide safe shelter, food, emotional support, and healthcare services to those affected by the fires.
To support Red Cross Disaster Relief with a donation, you can visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767), or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10. The donation, the organization says, will help them prepare, respond, and assist people in recovering from disasters.
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
United Way focuses on long-term recovery efforts to support community members, and the group stated that it is working with its community partners to assess the on-the-ground impact in the Los Angeles area. You can donate to support United Way’s efforts here: https://unitedwayla.org/
Emergency Network Los Angeles
Emergency Network Los Angeles, Inc. (ENLA) provides assistance to people affected by disasters. ENLA is a 501(c)(3) legally registered organization funded by grants, membership fees, and donations. Find more information and how to donate here: https://enla.org/
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
The Food Bank works with government agencies, nonprofits, and religious organizations, among others, to respond to the fires throughout Los Angeles County. They are accepting food donations from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at their two distribution centers located at 1734 East 41st Street in Los Angeles and 2300 Pellissier Place in the City of Industry.
They are also accepting volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, you can find more information here: https://www.lafoodbank.org/
World Central Kitchen
Founded by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen provides fresh meals to communities in need around the world. World Central Kitchen’s relief team is currently in Southern California to assist first responders and families affected by the wildfires. Get more information about the organization and how to donate here: https://wck.org/es-es
California Fire Foundation
The California Fire Foundation is working with local fire agencies and community organizations to provide direct financial support to residents affected as details of the damage emerge. Learn more about the California Fire Foundation’s Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund and how your donation helps victims here: https://www.cafirefoundation.org/
Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE)
CORE is a global humanitarian organization founded in 2010 to respond to the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The group now works with local community organizations in disaster-affected areas worldwide to provide short- and long-term relief and recovery, with a special focus on underserved communities. CORE is responding to the Southern California wildfires, and you can donate here: https://www.coreresponse.org/
Pasadena Humane
Pasadena Humane is seeking donations of food and water containers, extra-large crates, and blankets for the over 100 animals they have taken in for emergency shelter during the wildfire evacuations.
The group is also looking for people willing to foster animals, especially large dogs, during the emergency. Find more information on how to help here: https://pasadenahumane.org/
GoFundMe
GoFundMe has centralized all fundraising campaigns related to the wildfires. The crowdfunding site has a wildfire relief fund that will be distributed among individuals seeking assistance through GoFundMe campaigns and nonprofit organizations providing support.
You can track live power outages via this link: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/es/outage-tools/outage-map/
Warnings and the fight against the fire continue. Thursday morning, the fire was mapped at 17,234 acres with no containment. The cause remained under investigation.
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