DDN – Southern California firefighters are working to limit the region’s current flames, launching an all-out aerial assault of water and flame retardant over the weekend.
“We had a favorable wind. However, it resembled the Alamo. “That was our final stand, and we wanted to ensure that these thousands of homes were safe,” said California Fire Capt. Ray Richardson.
Footage from Altadena’s historically black community shows rows of homes destroyed by the Eaton Fire, where crews are still searching for victims.
A home security video captured how rapidly the Santa Ana winds ignited the devastating Palisades Fire, which burned more than 23,000 acres in recent days.
“As residents of Los Angeles County prepare for another significant wind event. “They’ve also been warned to be wary of scammers preying on people in disaster zones,” said Danya Bacchus of CBS News. “They stole over $200,000, as alleged in the charging documents,” said Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
More than 15,000 firefighters have been deployed, up from fewer than 1,500 when the flames began.
“Please be assured that all fire departments and law enforcement agencies in the area will be prepared,” LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone stated.
The National Weather Service has issued a “P.D.S.” Warning, which stands for “Particularly Dangerous Situation,” for the Santa Ana winds, which are expected to bring gusts up to 70 miles per hour to parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
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