Deadly wind-driven brush fires throughout Los Angeles County continue to burn and several neighborhoods remain without power in and around the Valley due to Power Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
Another round of fire weather could last for much of next week in Southern California, bringing new dangers as Pacific Palisades, Altadena and surrounding communities struggle to assess the damage of devastating wildfires earlier this month.
One firefighter has been injured and "multiple" people burned in the Palisades blaze, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The fire has burned more than 2,900 acres.
Extreme fire conditions remain in the Southern California region as high winds have prompted a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" red flag warning, weather officials say.
At least two people have died and thousands of California residents ... within the city of Los Angeles. It's located about 10 miles southeast of Santa Clarita or 20 miles northwest of Pasadena.
The death toll from the fires burning in Los Angeles County increased to at least 25 on Tuesday, according to officials, as dangerous winds were expected to blow into Wednesday.
Direct Relief is helping people in Southern California affected by the wildfires. The organization provides masks, medicine, and other resources to health care agencies and first responders in wildfire-affected communities. Donate here: directrelief.org/emergency/california-wildfires/
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Another round of fire weather could last for much of next week in Southern California, bringing new dangers as Pacific Palisades, Altadena and surrounding communities struggle to assess the damage of devastating wildfires earlier this month.
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Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted last week and roared across the Los Angeles area.