Wildfires Expected In Los Angeles Next Week Again -Officials Warn County Residents
The end to Santa Ana winds in Los Angeles is not yet on sight as forecasters and officials have warned County residents to be prepared as another wind event is expected early next week. Tthere has been “little to no fire growth” to California’s wildfires in the last 24 hours,
There remains a large amount of unburned, dry fuel with low humidity, fire officials said, and Santa Ana winds are expected to return later Monday and into Tuesday next week.
Associate Press reported that for many, there is still no certainty about when they can return home. Whole neighborhoods have been incinerated by the fires that have killed at least 25 people.
The Eaton Fire, which has burned more than 14,000 acres and 7,000 structures, is 55% contained, while the Palisades Fire, burning more than 22,713 acres, is 22% contained, fire officials said. The Hurst and Auto fires are both nearly fully contained, according to Cal Fire.
Reports said, Red Flag warnings have expired in the city of Los Angeles, though they remain across the mountainous regions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties through 3 p.m. Thursday, CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam said. The humidity in the atmosphere will be helpful in containing the fires, though no significant rain is expected over the next week, he said.
Howevet, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday addressing immediate housing needs and recovery for wildfire victims. It suspends rules that would prevent mobile homes, manufactured homes and RVs from being used on private property outside of mobile home parks while rebuilding is taking place.
Meanwhile, Angeles County residents forced to evacuate their homes will have to wait at least another week before they can return to their houses to survey damage, retrieve necessities and assess what can be salvaged and saved of their remaining property.
