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Should a large number of additional structures be burned in the coming days, it may become the worst wildfire in modern California history based on the number of structures burned and economic loss,
AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said We expect a majority of the losses to be related to homeowners' coverage and a significantly lesser amount to commercial,
We are moving rapidly to support state and local law enforcement and firefighters to respond to the Eaton Fire threatening Altadena and Pasadena as extremely critical fire weather continues in Southern California. To all those in the region, remain vigilant and listen to local authorities."
Governor Gavin Newsom, in a statement The Hurst Fire is spreading rapidly under high winds, creating dangerous conditions for nearby communities,
Watching the live coverage of the Los Angeles fires and can't believe what I'm seeing. It's going to be a very long night. #eatonfire #PalisadesFire
Antony Farnell, chief meteorologist for Canada's Global News, while sharing news footage of people evacuating Altadena alongside horses in a post to X, formerly Twitter The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion. Residents are urged to remain alert and follow instructions from local authorities as the situation evolves,
