An estimated 6.5 million residents are under threat as firefighterscontinue to battle the flames. The most dangerous winds are expected to weaken,providing relief for emergency crews.
Evacuation orders have been issued for approximately 82,400 people inLos Angeles County, with curfews in place from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. for areasaffected by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) officials are facing criticism overtheir response to the Palisades fire, which broke out earlier this week. LAFDChief Kristin Crowley attributed initial delays to budget cuts, but local mediareports suggested that as many as 1,000 firefighters were not immediatelyactivated.
Aircraft have been dropping water and fire retardants on rugged terrainwhile ground crews use hoses and hand tools to suppress the flames. Meanwhile,a new fire broke out in San Bernardino County, east of Los Angeles, burning 30acres. Two other Southern California fires have been contained.
Emergency officials urged residents to stay alert and prepared asfirefighting efforts continue.
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