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January 17, 2025
Fire Containment Grows but Dangerous Winds Threaten Next Week
Los Angeles: While there has been “little to no fire growth” to California’s wildfires in the last 24 hours, forecasters and officials are warning Los Angeles County residents to be prepared as another wind event is expected early next week.
There remains a large amount of unburned, dry fuel with low humidity, fire officials said, and Santa Ana winds are expected to return later Monday and into Tuesday next week.
For many, there is still no certainty about when they can return home. Whole neighborhoods have been incinerated by the fires that have killed at least 25 people.
Fire containment grows: The Eaton Fire, which has burned more than 14,000 acres and 7,000 structures, is 55% contained, while the Palisades Fire, burning more than 22,713 acres, is 22% contained, fire officials said. The Hurst and Auto fires are both nearly fully contained, according to Cal Fire.
Red Flag warnings mostly expire: Red Flag warnings have expired in the city of Los Angeles, though they remain across the mountainous regions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties through 3 pm Thursday, CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam said. The humidity in the atmosphere will be helpful in containing the fires, though no significant rain is expected over the next week, he said… - CNN
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