Intensifying Santa Ana Winds: After a brief lull, the Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up today, with gusts reaching 30–50 mph in coastal areas and up to 70 mph in the mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Widespread Destruction: The wind-driven wildfires have claimed at least 16 lives and burned through 40,000 acres in the greater Los Angeles area, destroying entire communities and over 12,300 structures.
Palisades Fire Expands: The largest blaze, the Palisades Fire, has prompted expanded evacuation orders as it moves eastward, threatening Brentwood, Encino, and Westwood. It is currently 11% contained.
Mass Evacuations and Power Outages: Overnight, evacuation orders affected at least 153,000 residents in Los Angeles. As of Sunday morning, more than 65,000 utility customers in L.A. County were without power.
Public Health Emergency Declared: Los Angeles County has issued a public health emergency, cautioning that smoke and particulate matter pose significant health risks. Residents are urged to follow the full health warning and recommendations, available here.
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