LA death toll rises to 16 as fire rescuers struggle to put down blazes

If this is a criminal act — I'm not saying it's going to be — if it is, we need to hold whoever did this, or groups responsible,

Luna added, appealing for anyone who had information to come forward

Critical fire-weather conditions will unfortunately ramp up again today for southern California and last through at least early next week,

the National Weather Service said

We're a nervous wreck,

Sarah Cohen told the Los Angeles Times of the threat to her Tarzana home

We are not going to leave any rock unturned,

he said

Every time they drop water, it gets better. But then it gets worse again,

she said

I really appreciate all of the kind messages and concern. But don't worry about me, or my animals, and certainly not my house. I would rather you focus all of your thoughts on these heroic firefighters and first responders who are fighting an impossible battle around the clock."

Actor and former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger posted on X

Thank you to the brave firefighters and first responders who are working tirelessly to protect lives, homes, and wildlife as they battle fast-moving wildfire fueled by fierce winds. You are true heroes, and we are endlessly grateful for your sacrifice and courage."

Actor Chris Pratt wrote on X, formerly Twitter

I pray this nightmare ends soon! So many prayers."

Basketball star LeBron James wrote on X

As you see here, the chief and I are lockstep in our number one mission, and that mission is to get us past this emergency,

Bass told reporters

I see the photos, I see the videos, and I just want to see it with my own eyes,

she said, her voice breaking

We have people driving up and around trying to get in just to look. Stay away,

Luna said, urging people to abide by curfews

Weather conditions are still critical and another round of strong winds is expected starting Monday,

Traum said

The fires are still raging in L.A.,

he wrote on Truth Social

These reinforcements are crucial not only for containment efforts but also to provide much-needed relief to the brave firefighters on the frontlines,

Cal Fire said on X Saturday evening

LADWP repaired every hydrant needing repairs as reported by LA Fire Department inspectors,

the statement said

We are screaming to be properly funded to make sure that our firefighters can do their jobs so we can serve the community

Fire chief Ms Crowley has been among her critics, saying

We need answers to how that happened.

Mr Newsom has branded the loss of water pressure as 'deeply troubling' and said in a letter to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and LA County Public Works

We appreciate the Governor’s letter and believe that an investigation will help identify any new needed capabilities for water systems to support fighting wildfires.

LADWP spokesperson Ellen Cheng said

It’s completely unacceptable that this reservoir was empty for almost a year for minor repairs

But LADWP union leader Gus Corona has said

The beautiful homes that were along the area ... they’re gone. For the most part, they’re gone,

Stewart said at a community meeting tonight