A team of local firefighters from Mills, Wyoming is heading to southern California to provide assistance in combating the devastating wildfires that are currently ravaging the area.
Local firefighting crews from Mills Fire and Casper Mtn. Fire in Wyoming are heading to California to provide assistance to the crews there.
The crew’s current task is to offer immediate assistance to local teams in case of an emergency. However, given the unpredictable weather conditions, there is a possibility that the situation might alter by the time the crew arrives tomorrow.
A series of fierce wildfires erupted on Tuesday, driven by strong winds and dry conditions, and swept through the Los Angeles area. These devastating fires have resulted in the destruction of numerous homes and the tragic loss of at least five lives.
The Palisades Fire started on Tuesday morning in Pacific Palisades, a neighborhood in Los Angeles County, east of Malibu. Initially, it was a brush fire, but it quickly escalated. By Wednesday afternoon, the blaze had already consumed more than 15,000 acres, and by Thursday morning, it had reached a staggering 17,234 acres. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has declared it as the most devastating fire ever witnessed in Los Angeles.
The U.S. Forest Service reported that the Eaton Fire, which started on Tuesday night near a canyon in the vast national forest lands north of downtown Los Angeles, had rapidly grown to over 10,000 acres by Wednesday.
The Hurst Fire ignited on Tuesday night in Sylmar, a suburban neighborhood north of San Fernando, starting off as a brush fire and rapidly expanding to cover 500 acres. Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristen Crowley stated that by Wednesday evening, it had grown to 855 acres and was 10% contained, as reported by fire officials.
The Sunset Fire ignited in the scenic Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles near Runyon Canyon just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, leading to mandatory evacuations. As of Wednesday evening, the fire had already expanded to cover an estimated 60 acres, as reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The Lidia Fire ignited near the Acton community in the area nestled between the Sierra Pelona and San Gabriel mountains on Wednesday afternoon. As the evening approached, the fire had already spread across 348 acres, but firefighters managed to achieve 40% containment.
According to Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, the Eaton Fire has resulted in the unfortunate loss of five lives and the evacuation of over 100,000 individuals. He also mentioned that an additional 100,000 people residing in high-risk areas have been warned about the possibility of evacuation.