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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."
California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement
President Biden and I are committed to ensuring that no community has to respond to this disaster alone. We have already mobilized federal resources to help suppress the fires, provide overhead support, and begin assisting those impacted. FEMA also quickly approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help reimburse the state for immediate firefighting costs."
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statementCalifornia is mobilizing an unprecedented number of local and state resources to fight the fires in Los Angeles."
California Governor Gavin Newsom, in an X post on WednesdayThank 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. Let's all come together to support one another during this tough time."
Actor Chris Pratt, in an X post Tuesday nightThe whole city has just burned to the ground,
Vanessa Pellegrini, co-owner of Vittorio Ristorante & Pizzeria, told MSNBC
As the fires pop up, nobody knows where the next one will be,
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said
Every disaster is an opportunity to come together as a community, but it's also when we see the worst of bad actors,
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said at a press briefingThis is a tragic time in our history here in Los Angeles, but a time when we’re really tested and see who we really are,
McDonnell said
Some trees & vegetation on site have burned, but no structures are on fire, and staff and the collection remain safe,
the museum wrote on X Tuesday
This is so unreal for me and I having a hard time finding the words that even make sense. I want to thank everyone who has sent kind words and expressed concern for the store, my family and staff. We are so thankful for the love and support you all have shown us after 60 years in business.”
The post readThe Feed Bin was such an iconic store in Malibu. I loved to go there in the ‘70’s and bought all of my horse feed and tack there,
one social media user saidI feel numb to it,
one worshipper told the outlet
The fire has burned into Los Angeles County. Evacuations also have been issued in southeastern Santa Monica. If the fire moves further, it will be toward the ocean to the west, given the westerly winds."
LAFD spokesperson Margaret Stewart told NewsweekThis is some of the most extreme fire behavior I've ever seen,
weather analyst and storm chaser Colin McCarthy said in a repost of the videoWhen the vegetation is sufficiently dry, as is the case in the current drought conditions in the LA region, any ignition source can start a wildfire. This could be lightning, a spark from machinery or power infrastructure, a campfire, fireworks or arson,
Stefan Doerr, director of the Centre for Wildfire Research at Swansea University, told NewsweekHigh winds are driving rapid fire growth, posing a significant threat to nearby communities and making containment efforts challenging,
CALFIRE said in a status update for the Eaton fireMy community and possibly my home is on fire. My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes,
Curtis said in part, as she shared a photo of what appears to be a broken window with the view of the raging wildfires
Palisades Charter High School, an independent charter high school, is not currently in session. Therefore, no actions specific to students or staff are warranted at this time,
the Los Angeles school system announcedAll hands are on deck to fight the #PalisadesFire in Southern California.
Governor Gavin NewsomHundreds of additional firefighters are headed south to join 1,400+ boots already on the ground."
A little after 1 a.m. on January 8, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced