The Palisades and Eaton fires in Southern California, which started over three weeks ago, were declared fully contained by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The Palisades Fire began in Pacific Palisades and quickly spread due to dry weather conditions, while the Eaton Fire started in Los Angeles County and was fueled by hurricane-force winds. A total of 29 people lost their lives in the fires.
The Palisades Fire covered 23,448 acres, destroying 6,837 structures. The Eaton Fire destroyed 9,418 structures, many of them century-old homes in Altadena. The fires were fueled by drought-like conditions and powerful offshore winds, creating extreme fire weather in the region. Despite efforts to contain the fires, the extreme conditions made it difficult for firefighters to stop their spread.
Gov. Gavin Newsom moved state fire personnel and equipment to Southern California in anticipation of the fires, and the recent storm brought some relief to firefighters by reducing fire potential. The National Weather Service had issued warnings about the extreme fire weather, using the term “particularly dangerous situation.”
Overall, the deadly wildfires in Southern California caused widespread destruction and loss of life. Efforts to contain the fires were hampered by the extreme weather conditions, but recent rainfall has provided some relief to firefighters working on the deadly blazes.
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