SoCal: Evacuations Underway as Massive 60+ sq mile Wildfires Rage Out of Control Amidst Santa Ana Winds

Evacuations were underway as a massive wildfire raged out of control and engulfed homes in Pacific Palisades, California, on Tuesday.

According to AccuWeather, wind gusts reached up to 65 miles per hour in Southern California on Tuesday.

Shocking video of a ‘fire tornado’ was posted to X.

People panicked after they got stuck in traffic trying to flee the fire and abandoned their cars on Sunset Blvd.

The cars were being bulldozed to make room for emergency vehicles.

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SoCal: Evacuations Underway as Massive 772-Acre Wildfire Rages Out of Control in Pacific Palisades Amid Gusty Winds - People Panic and Abandon Their Cars! (VIDEOS) | The Gateway Pundit | by Cristina Laila

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Pacific Palisades has forced evacuations as powerful winds fuel the flames. Discover the latest updates on this developing situation and its impact on the community.

www.thegatewaypundit.com

 

[Spartan Sprinter]

You mean the lowest paid water employee and/or public works employee couldn't be sent out there with a bunch of duct tape, and maybe some tarp and adhesive, to effect a temporary repair (that probably would have lasted a very long time, because, you know, done by the "little people," who try hard to do a good job day in and day out)?

Speaking of "Low employees".....................

Parking warden tickets cars amid blaze

Shannon Molloy
Social media has erupted with fury at vision showing parking inspectors ticketing cars in Los Angeles as devastating fires rage in the distance.
A clip shared to TikTok by the account trendy_viewz shows a warden rolling up to parked vehicles in the neighbourhood of Santa Monica.





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Jan 13, 2025
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LA warned the worst is yet to come

Shannon Molloy
Police in Los Angeles have arrested a burglar who was dressed as a firefighter while looting abandoned homes in evacuated neighbourhoods.
Authorities have deployed additional National Guard personnel as instances of break-and-enters soar, with 29 people nabbed on Sunday alone.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna described his shock at the tactics of one robber.
“I saw a gentleman who looked like a firefighter, and I asked if he was OK because he was sitting down, and I didn’t realise we had him in handcuffs,” Mr Luna told CBS News.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Speaking of "Low employees".....................

Parking warden tickets cars amid blaze
Shannon Molloy
Social media has erupted with fury at vision showing parking inspectors ticketing cars in Los Angeles as devastating fires rage in the distance.
A clip shared to TikTok by the account trendy_viewz shows a warden rolling up to parked vehicles in the neighbourhood of Santa Monica.

Wonder . . .

Had a no-parking-on-the-street order been issued there? Had sufficient time passed to allow everyone to move their vehicles?

Were the cars potentially interfering with possible evacuation and/or first responder movement/fire fighting?

Did the cars belong to evacuees from elsewhere, who parked them in Santa Monica hoping they'd be safe there, while they evacuated in another vehicle?


Assuming the fires don't get where those cars are and the owners find the tickets when they return, they do have recourse in court (or earlier if they contact the Prosecuting Attorney's office).

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Evacuation warning for at least part of Santa Monica, so likely all parked cars must be removed from the streets.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Police Arrest 2 Suspected Burglars At Kamala Harris’ Brentwood Home Amid Fires​

By Glenn Garner, Dominic Patten
January 12, 2025 9:11am

"As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, local law enforcement has arrested numerous people attempting to take advantage of the situation.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to Deadline that two individuals were arrested at the Vice President’s Brentwood home at 4:40am on Saturday. Ultimately, they could not prove the individuals were involved in burglary, however they were detained for “violating curfew.”
As of late last week, a curfew has been imposed on evacuation zones from 6pm to 6am to curb looting and unrest."

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Police Arrest 2 Suspected Burglars At Kamala Harris’ Brentwood Home Amid Fires

LAPD responded a potential burglary and apprehended two individuals at VP Kamala Harris' Brentwood home during curfew hours amid the California fires.

deadline.com

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

LAPD link to immediate assistance for people impacted by the fires

Immediate Assistance for Angelenos

emergency.lacity.gov

Looking at the fire/evacuation map, there's a large area that looks to be within the burnt area with a boil order. Probably due to low water pressure/backflow/depletion allowing contamination.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

LA Fire Evacuees Told No Chance of Return Until at Least Thursday​

"Tens of thousands of people forced from their homes by enormous fires raking Los Angeles will not be able to return for at least four days, officials said Sunday.
Frustrated evacuees have formed lines at checkpoints hoping to get into no-go zones barricaded off amid the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire.
Many are desperate to get back to homes they had to flee with just a few moments' notice to pick up medicines or clothes they did not have a chance to grab."

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https://www.newsmax.com/us/wildfire-los-angeles-homeless/2025/01/13/id/1194816/

 

[1LoverofGod]

Strong winds return, creating 'dangerous situation' as LA fires rage​

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Powerful Santa Ana winds returned to the Los Angeles area on Tuesday, threatening to reverse some of the progress made in the battle against deadly wildfires that have destroyed entire neighborhoods and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes.

Winds of 45 to 70 mph were forecast through the midweek, with peak wind gusts expected between Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service, which issued critical red flag warnings across much of southwestern California.

With the combination of high winds, low humidity and relentless drought conditions, the weather service office in Los Angeles warned of a “particularly dangerous situation" for the northern Los Angeles County and Ventura County areas, adding, "this setup is about as bad as it gets."

Scores of firefighters, including additional personnel from Canada, Mexico, and other nearby U.S. states, were combating the fires from the air and on the ground. Officials worried the high winds could further expand the Palisades and Eaton blazes as well as fuel the formation and growth of new wildfires.

At least 24 people have been killed in the fires, according to the Los Angeles medical examiner's office. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 12,000 homes, businesses, and other structures as officials ordered over 92,000 people to flee their homes.

Strong winds return, creating 'dangerous situation' as LA fires rage: Live updates

Officials are bracing for the return of fierce Santa Ana winds as they try to contain several large blazes across the Los Angeles area.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

 

[Spartan Sprinter]

I still can't get over seeing the firefighters filling women's handbags of water and using that to try put out fires

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

I still can't get over seeing the firefighters filling women's handbags of water and using that to try put out fires

Did it work, or at least help?

 

[Spartan Sprinter]

Did it work, or at least help?

Sadly no

 

[1LoverofGod]

Critical to extremely critical fire weather continues for coastal Southern California​

Extremely critical fire weather conditions persist in southern California due to strong Santa Ana winds, posing a significant threat of rapid fire growth through Wednesday. Red Flag Warnings remain in effect for Ventura and Los Angeles counties, with localized gusts reaching 115 km/h (70 mph).


The Eaton and Palisades fires have caused significant destruction in Southern California since January 8, leaving at least 24 people dead, as of January 14.

The Palisades Fire has burned over 9 600 ha (23 713 acres), resulting in eight fatalities and the destruction of more than 5 300 structures. It is currently 14% contained.

The Eaton Fire has consumed approximately 5 700 ha (14 117 acres), leading to 16 deaths and damaging or destroying around 7  000 structures. Containment currently stands at 27%.
Combined, these fires have devastated an area totaling about 155 km2 (60 mi2).

Critical to extremely critical fire weather continues for coastal Southern California

Extremely critical fire weather conditions persist in southern California due to strong Santa Ana winds, posing a significant threat of rapid fire growth through Wednesday. Red Flag Warnings remain in…

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