West
Space satellites track astonishing expansion of deadly California wildfires
The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) recently shared shocking time-lapse footage taken from space of the California wildfires, which ignited Tuesday afternoon and have already caused 100,000 people to flee their homes.
The eight LA area wildfires: The Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire, the Olivas Fire, the Lidia Fire, the Scout Fire, the Sunset Fire and the Woodley Fire – threaten at least 28,000 structures, Fox News Digital reported.
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES RAGE ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY, FORCING THOUSANDS TO EVACUATE THEIR HOMES
Footage from CIRA satellites shows the Palisades Fire breaking out near Malibu and Santa Monica at about 10:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday.
“The Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire continue their rapid growth near Los Angeles as both have scorched over 10,000 acres,” CIRA wrote in a post on X Wednesday night.
Satellites from NOAA’s GOES West (GOES-18) satellite showed the smoke and heat signatures from the wildfires on Tuesday and Wednesday.
“The devastating #PalisadesFire and #EatonFire continue to burn across parts of southern California today,” NOAA captioned the video, which was posted to Instagram Wednesday afternoon.
The Eaton and Hurst fires followed hours later, and have burned more than 11,000 acres combined, as of 9 p.m. Wednesday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
PALISADES FIRE: HEIDI MONTAG, SPENCER PRATT LOSE HOME; CELEBRITIES FLEE RITZY NEIGHBORHOOD
The other fires, which ignited Wednesday in Los Angeles, Riverside and Ventura counties, have burned more than 400 acres and are expected to progress, according to officials. All except the Lidia Fire are 0% contained.
More than 3 million were without power in Los Angeles County by Wednesday afternoon, Fox News Digital reported.
Read the full article from Here
California
California boy details horrifying moments leading up to loss of home: ‘A lot of stuff I love is gone’
Southern California homes and businesses are still ablaze tonight and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight.
Celebrities are taking to social media to express their disappointment at the loss of their homes and flashy cars, but one family in Altadena is mourning the loss of something much more.
In an interview with FOX 11 LA, 6-year-old Henry, of Altadena, stands next to his mother and brother. In the background, you can see the mangled siding and bricks of what looks like a former home, along with the burnt wreckage of many other homes that were lost.
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES: POLICE SHOOT DOWN CELEBRITIES FLOATING ARSON THEORIES
Henry seems to keep his composure as he recounts the frightening moments leading up to the loss of his home – all while clutching the only two things he has left in this world.
“And then – the power went out … and then we were going to get our dad, but he was coming. Then we had power, flashlights, they’re so good, and I went and they woke us up, me and my brother. And then we left our house,” said Henry.
He said items in the house were burned, including his prized 3D printer.
“It was so special to me and it’s going to make me a little sad, but, I don’t know why, but this is what happened to our house,” Henry said. “And a lot of stuff that I love is gone. And now, and everything is broken, and it’s all lost its color and stuff. And these are the only things that I have.”
In the interview, Henry, who is visibly disappointed, shows the reporter the remnants of his parents’ bicycles and says that he wanted to come to the site of his former home to confirm what was broken and see what was left.
“I wanted to check on it and see if it was not broken and my dad took a video that it was broken,” he said. “We went here for today, so we know what happened and that was our chimney where Santa comes and now it’s gone. Now we can’t get presents here anymore.”
This is the case for thousands as the wildfires continue to rage throughout the area.
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES COULD COST INSURERS $20B, HIGHEST IN STATE’S HISTORY
Henry’s mother took to social media to express that she was mentally drained by the disaster as the family attempted to piece back their life. She said the brand-new 3D printer mentioned in her son’s interview was one they had waited for over a year to receive.
She pointed out how quickly the fire happened, saying it was so fast, but she didn’t think much about it until it grew, fueled by the wind.
“It all happened so fast. We thought there would be time to return, to save more of our belongings, but within less than just five hours, the entire neighborhood was consumed. We grabbed our kids, our two dogs, and left with what little we could carry,” her post said.
“We were blessed to find a hotel in DTLA where we’ve been since Wed morning. While we are grateful to be safe, the pain of losing everything is overwhelming. People often say, ‘What matters most is that you’re alive.’ While that is true, it doesn’t take away the heartbreak of loss.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to the family for comment but, understandably, they have a lot to do as they rebuild what they worked so hard for.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The Eaton Fire, burning in the Pasadena-Altadena area, is one of several fires ravaging Los Angeles County.
Nearly 30,000 acres have been impacted by the fires and nearly 15,000 houses and buildings are at risk as of Thursday – up from 13,000 as of Wednesday morning. Firefighters have struggled to contain the wildfires, which are being driven by strong Santa Ana winds.
Colorado
Colorado Department of Corrections program to equip parole officers with body cams is shelved
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.
Hawaii
Trade winds to bring sunshine and windward showers this weekend
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Heavy showers are moving through the islands Thursday night. The moisture is due to storm remnants from a former cold front. Trade winds are expected to push in a drier airmass into the islands this weekend, with drier than normal conditions through next week Wednesday.
Friday:
- Expect: Trade wind showers, mainly windward and inland areas of Maui County and the Big Island.
- Possible: Heavier showers on the Kona slopes of the Big Island.
- Chance of: Thunderstorms around Maui in the morning and on the Kona slopes in the afternoon.
Weekend:
- Expect: Enhanced trade wind showers, especially upstream of the Big Island and east Maui.
- Generally: Fair weather over Kauai and Oahu.
Next Week (First Half):
- Expect: Drier and more stable conditions statewide.
- Possible: Brief weakening of trade winds on Monday.
- Return of: Moderate trade winds on Tuesday.
-
Business1 week ago
These are the top 7 issues facing the struggling restaurant industry in 2025
-
Culture1 week ago
The 25 worst losses in college football history, including Baylor’s 2024 entry at Colorado
-
Sports1 week ago
The top out-of-contract players available as free transfers: Kimmich, De Bruyne, Van Dijk…
-
Politics1 week ago
New Orleans attacker had 'remote detonator' for explosives in French Quarter, Biden says
-
Politics7 days ago
Carter's judicial picks reshaped the federal bench across the country
-
Politics5 days ago
Who Are the Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
-
Health4 days ago
Ozempic ‘microdosing’ is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?
-
World1 week ago
Ivory Coast says French troops to leave country after decades