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By James Bickerton
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Wildfires that have devastated parts of Los Angeles over the past few days are continuing to rage around the city's northern and western suburbs, with the Los Angeles medical examiner on Thursday confirming that 10 people have died since the infernos broke out on Tuesday.
At least 10,000 properties have been destroyed across the city according to authorities, with AccuWeather's chief meteorologist Jonathan Porter describing the blazes as "one of the costliest wildfire disasters in modern U.S. history."
On Thursday the Los Angeles Police Department apprehended a suspect shortly after 4:30 p.m. PT after they were allegedly seen trying to light a fire in Woodland Hills, at the 21700 block of Ybarra Road.
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Speaking to Newsweek Izzy Gardon, communications director for California Governor Gavin Newsom, said: "The Governor is focused on protecting people, not playing politics, and making sure firefighters have all the resources they need."
As of 3:15 a.m. ET Friday, a map produced by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) showed they were battling four main wildfires on the northern and western outskirts of Los Angeles.
Palisades Fire
The CAL FIRE map showed that the largest blaze by some margin remained the Palisades fire, which has consumed 19,978 acres in an area to the immediate west of Santa Monica, an increase from 15,800 acres on Thursday morning.
At 3:15 a.m. ET Friday, the Palisades fire, which erupted on Tuesday, was only 6 percent contained. Its cause is under investigation.
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Evacuation shelters have been set up at the Westwood Recreation Center on 1350 South Sepulveda Boulevard, the El Camino Real Charter High School at 5440 Valley Circle Boulevard and the Pasadena Convention Center on 300 E Green Street.
Kenneth Fire
The Kenneth fire, which has burned across 1,000 acres to the north of Calabasas, is the newest of the major fires, first being recorded at 3:34 p.m. Thursday according to CAL FIRE. The inferno was 35 percent contained as of 3:15 a.m. ET Friday.
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CAL FIRE said: "The Kenneth Fire is burning in West Hills in Los Angeles County and rapidly spreading.
"Fanned by strong Santa Ana winds, the fire threatens nearby communities and infrastructure, prompting swift evacuation orders. Firefighters from Los Angeles and Ventura counties are actively engaged in containment efforts, deploying both ground crews and aerial resources. The challenging terrain and persistent winds complicate suppression activities."
Hurst Fire
The Hurst fire, which began on Tuesday, had burned over 771 acres as of early Friday morning, and had been 37 percent contained.
The blaze is situated to the north of San Fernando. An evacuation order had been in place for much of the local area, but this was lifted at 3 p.m. PT Thursday.
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Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, on 10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd., has been turned into an evacuation shelter for those impacted by the Hurst fire. Large animal shelters are also available at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Industry Hills Expo, Pomona Fairplex and Castaic Animal Care Center.
Eaton Fire
The Eaton fire had burned through 13,690 acres to the north of Pasadena as of early Friday morning, up from an estimated 10,600 acres the previous morning. Command over the containment operation is being led by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Pasadena Fire and the United States Forest Services.
According to CAL FIRE the blaze began on Tuesday evening and its cause is still being investigated.
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CAL FIRE said: "Firefighters are working aggressively to slow the spread and protect critical infrastructure under extreme conditions. Multiple structures have been damaged or destroyed as the wind-driven brush fire continues...
"The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion."
Evacuation orders remain in place for a number of areas, meaning there is a lawful order to leave immediately. These are situated north of Orange Grove/Rosemead Boulevard, east of Lake Avenue, and west of Michillinda Avenue.
The Arcadia Community Center, El Camino Real Charter High School, Pasadena Convention Center, Pomona Fairplex and Westwood Recreation Center have all been turned into evacuation shelters.
Where Are There Mandatory Evacuation Orders?
As of 10:45 a.m. ET Friday, the following evacuation orders remain in place for the following zones:
Palisades Fire
Evacuation orders are in place for DRY-U026-A, LOS-Q0767, MAL-C111-A, MAL-C111-B, MAL-C112-B, MTN-U028, RMB-U030-A, RMB-U030-B, RMB-U030-D, RMB-U030-E, RRC-U027, SAN-Q1388-B, SAN-Q1395-B, SAN-Q1396-B, SDP-U029, SSM-U010-A, SSM-U010-B, TOP-U001, TOP-U002, TOP-U003, TOP-U004, TOP-U005, TOP-U006, TOP-U007, TOP-U008 and TOP-U009.
Evacuation warnings, meaning there is a potential threat to life and/or property, are also in effect for CAL-C405, CAL-C406, CAL-C407, CAL-C408, CAL-C409, CAL-C410, CAL-C411, CAL-C412, CAL-C413, CAL-C414, CAL-C415, DRY-U026, DRY-U026-B, MAL-C112, MAL-C112-A, MCR-U021-A, RMB-U030-C, SAN-Q1388-C, SAN-Q1389, SAN-Q1395-A and SAN-Q1396-A.
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department has announced a curfew between 6 p.m. ET Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday for all areas covered by evacuation orders or warnings related to the Palisades fire.
Hurst Fire
Evacuation warnings remain in place for LAC-E119-B, LAC-E132-B and LOS-E001.
Eaton Fire
Evacuation warnings are in place for ALD-ARROYOSECO, ALD-CALAVERAS, ALD-CANON, ALD-CASITAS, ALD-CHANEY, ALD-EASTLOMA, ALD-EATONCANYON, ALD-FARNSWORTH, ALD-GARDEN, ALD-GARFIAS, ALD-LAUREL, ALD-MEADOWS, ALD-MENDOCINO, ALD-MIDLOTHIAN, ALD-MILLARD, ALD-MOUNTLOWE, ALD-PALM, ALD-RUBIO, ALD-WAPELLO, ALD-WHITEPARK, ARC-001, GLN-E018, GLN-E027, GLN-E028, GLN-E029, GLN-E030, GLN-E039, GLN-E040, GLN-E041, GLN-E043, GLN-E044, KIN-KINNELOA, LAC-E165-B, LAC-E167, LAC-E168-A, LAC-E183, LCF-ALTACANYADA, LCF-BERKSHIRE, LCF-CASTLE, LCF-CIVICCENTER, LCF-COMMONWEALTH, LCF-CREST, LCF-CROWN, LCF-DESCANSO, LCF-FOOTHILLEAST, LCF-FOOTHILLWEST, LCF-HAMPSTEAD, LCF-HILLARD, LCF-INVERNESS, LCF-JPL, LCF-MEMORIAL, LCF-PARADISE, LCF-STARLIGHT, MRV-101-B, MRV-201-B, PAS-E001, PAS-E002, PAS-E003, PAS-E006, PAS-E008, PAS-E010, PAS-E012, PAS-E019, PAS-E022, SMD-E001, SMD-E002, SMD-E003, SMD-E004, SMD-E005, SMD-E006, SMD-E007, SMD-E008, SMD-E009, SMD-E010, SMD-E011, SMD-E012, SMD-E013, SMD-E014, SMD-E015, SMD-E016 and SMD-E019.
Evacuation warnings cover ARC-002, ARC-003, ARC-004, ARC-005, BRA-001, BRA-002, BRA-003, BRA-004, CRV-ALABAMA, CRV-BRIGGSTERRACE, CRV-COMMUNITY, CRV-HENRIETTA, CRV-MONTROSE, CRV-MOUNTAIN, CRV-PINECONE, CRV-TEASLEY, DUA-001, DUA-002, DUA-005, DUA-008, GLN-E001, GLN-E002, GLN-E003, GLN-E004, GLN-E006, GLN-E013, GLN-E017, GLN-E026, GLN-E038, MRV-101-A, MRV-102, MRV-201-A, MRV-202, MRV-203, MRV-204, MRV-301, MRV-302, MRV-303, MRV-304, MRV-305, MRV-401, MRV-402, MRV-403, MRV-404, PAS-E004, PAS-E005, PAS-E007, PAS-E009, PAS-E011, PAS-E013, PAS-E014, PAS-E015, PAS-E016, PAS-E017, PAS-E018, PAS-E020, SMD-E017 and SMD-E018.
Update 1/10/25, 10:55 a.m. ET: This story was updated with evacuation orders and warnings.
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