The Palisades fire, the largest of the four wildfires, was still only 19% contained on Wednesday morning, more than a week after it ignited, and has destroyed thousands of properties and killed residents. With over 40,000 acres scorched and 25 fatalities, the situation remains dire, prompting officials to warn the community of the ongoing danger and to prioritize safety. Firefighters are facing extreme winds, only adding to the challenges at hand.
The National Weather Service issued the most extreme level of a red flag fire warning for a particularly dangerous situation in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. This threat continued even as firefighters battled several active blazes that have claimed multiple lives and forced mass evacuations in the region. Officials emphasized the need for residents to wear N95 or P100 masks due to harmful ash particles in the air, despite smoke conditions improving.
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