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Radio reports reveal the scramble to contain the Eaton fire as it exploded from a 10-acre brush fire to a devastating 14,000-acre blaze that destroyed thousands of homes.
The number of confirmed deaths in the fires climbed to at least 27 after authorities said they found remains in the two major fire zones on Wednesday.
Interviews with pilots paint a graphic picture of the struggle to maintain control of their ships amid one of the most intense and complicated airborne firefights in U.S. history.
A squadron of firefighting aircraft and convenient water supplies were key in saving Brentwood and Encino from the growing Palisades fire last weekend.
Southern California is again facing extreme fire weather conditions. A fourth ‘particularly dangerous situation’ warning is possible.
The most serious red flag fire weather warning has been issued by the NWS for swaths of L.A. and Ventura counties starting before dawn Tuesday.
Kevin McGowan, director of L.A. County’s Office of Emergency Management, said that the problem was caused by a software system glitch.
High winds and low humidity are expected to continue through the weekend until Wednesday — but Thursday could bring a possible respite.
The Palisades fire continues to threaten Brentwood and Encino, where an all-out aerial assault continues.
Coverage of the fires ravaging Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena, including stories about the devastation, issues firefighters faced and the weather.
