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i don't know if this will reach anyone it needs to but i think it can't hurt.
they need help evacuating horses and livestock from the eaton fire in pasadena too
mutual aid los angeles
link to shelters, relief locations, volunteer and donation needs
The California Wildfires from Above
As massive wildfires continue to rage in southern California, our satellites, people in space and aircraft are keeping an eye on the blazes from above.
This data and imagery not only gives us a better view of the activity, but also helps first responders plan their course of action.
A prolonged spell of dry weather primed the area for major fires. The largest of the blazes – the fast-moving Thomas fire in Ventura County – charred more than 65,000 acres.
Powerful Santa Ana winds fanned the flames and forecasters with the LA office of the National Weather Service warned that the region is in the midst of its strongest and longest Santa Ana wind event of the year.
These winds are hot, dry and ferocious. They can whip a small brush fire into a raging inferno in just hours.
Our Aqua satellite captured the above natural-color image on Dec. 5. Actively burning areas are outlined in red. Each hot spot is an area where the thermal detectors on the satellite recognized temperatures higher than the background.
On the same day, the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellite captured the data for the above false-color image of the burn scar. This image uses observations of visible, shortwave infrared and near infrared light.
From the vantage point of space, our satellites and astronauts are able to see a more comprehensive view of the activity happening on the ground.
The crew living and working 250 miles above Earth on the International Space Station passed over the fires on Dec. 6. The above view was taken by astronaut Randy Bresnik as the station passed over southern California.
During an engineering flight test of our Cloud-Aerosol Multi-Angle Lidar (CAMAL) instrument, a view from our ER-2 high-altitude research aircraft shows smoke plumes. From this vantage point at roughly 65,000 feet, the Thomas Fire was seen as it burned on Dec. 5.
Our satellites can even gather data and imagery of these wildfires at night. The above image on the right shows a nighttime view of the fires on Dec. 5.
For comparison, the image on the left shows what this region looked like the day before. Both images were taken by the Suomi NPP satellite, which saw the fires by using a special “day-night band” to detect light in a range of wavelengths from green to near-infrared and uses light intensification to detect dim signals.
Having the capability to see natural disasters, like these wildfires in southern California, provides first responders with valuable information that helps guide their action in the field.
For more wildfire updates, visit: nasa.gov/fires.
Make sure to follow us on Tumblr for your regular dose of space: http://nasa.tumblr.com.
According to CalFire Tyler Fire is now at 50% containment. Reason unknown. Stay safe. Updates regarding Tyler Fire coming soon.
[I am heading to classes so if anyone has updates, please submit them 🙏🏽]
Current fires:
Palisades Fire - 2,921 acres [0% contained] started 10:30am on 1/7/25
Eaton Fire - 2,227 acres [0% contained] started 6:23pm on 1/7/25
Hurst Fire (formerly Sylmar Fire) - 100 acres [containment unknown] started at 10:29pm on 1/7/25
Woodley Fire - 75 Acres [0% contained] started at started at 6:15am on 1/8/25
Tyler Fire - 15 acres [100% contained] started at 3:25am on 1/8/25
Via CalFire
Last Updated:
6:43 am PST
1/8/25
Evacuation updates via LAFD
Posts:
Shelters
Fire cams
Evacuation zones
Tags:
#fire updates
#evacuation updates
#weather updates
#injury report
Submissions/Ask requirements:
Subject: can be anything related to the fires (can be personal report or journalistic report)
Must include: general area, time and date
Optional: photos
Sources:
LAFD
CalFire
KTLA
LA Times
ABC10
According to the press conference at 8am, so far 2 fatalities have been reported. No other information is available
LA is running out of water‼️
“There’s no water in the fire hydrants,” Caruso said. “The firefighters are there [in the neighborhood], and there’s nothing they can do — we’ve got neighborhoods burning, homes burning, and businesses burning. ... It should never happen.”
Via LA Times
Pasadena Unified School District announced school closures until today (1/8/25) Last night [apologies for the late update]
LAUSD announces school closures
If you or someone you know goes to these schools, they have been closed due to fires:
Canyon Charter Elementary
Marquez Charter Elementary
Palisades Charter Elementary
Paul Revere Charter Middle School
Fires tear through Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and Sylmar; gusts of up to 100 mph reported
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https://gofund.me/34aa9de7
I just recently lost my childhood home and all my personal belongings, any amount of awareness or help is appreciated even it’s just a share or repost…
My heart goes out to everyone in southern california right now, especially around the pasadena and palisades area. Stay safe and i wish you luck evacuating
"...officials are hosting a press conference at the Hahn Hall of Administration. It’s set to begin at 8 a.m."
Via KTLA
LAPD will be streaming the event via Facebook and KTLA will be streaming it from their platforms
Tyler Fire has been contained!
Current fires:
Palisades Fire - 2,921 acres [0% contained] started 10:30am on 1/7/25
Eaton Fire - 2,227 acres [0% contained] started 6:23pm on 1/7/25
Hurst Fire (formerly Sylmar Fire) - 100 acres [containment unknown] started at 10:29pm on 1/7/25
Woodley Fire - 75 Acres [0% contained] started at started at 6:15am on 1/8/25
Tyler Fire - 15 acres [100% contained] started at 3:25am on 1/8/25
Via CalFire
Last Updated:
6:43 am PST
1/8/25
Evacuation updates via LAFD
Posts:
Shelters
Fire cams
Evacuation zones
Tags:
#fire updates
#evacuation updates
#weather updates
#injury report
Submissions/Ask requirements:
Subject: can be anything related to the fires (can be personal report or journalistic report)
Must include: general area, time and date
Optional: photos
Sources:
LAFD
CalFire
KTLA
LA Times
ABC10
This grew from 200 acres to 2,921 acres in just 11 hours.
Fast-moving fires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and Sylmar prompt evacuations, school closures
The Palisades fire had grown to more than 2,900 acres as of Tuesday evening, driven by ‘life-threatening and destructive’ winds. The extreme wind event blasting Southern California is forecast to peak between Read More..
Fierce Pacific Palisades Fire Forces Mass Evacuations Amidst Dangerous Santa Ana Winds
A significant wildfire, known as the Palisades Fire, erupted in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025. Fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds with gusts reaching up to 100 mph, the fire rapidly expanded, leading to the evacuation of approximately 30,000 residents.
The blaze began around 10:30 a.m. near 1190 North Piedra Morada Drive and swiftly spread across the hillside. By 6:30 p.m., it had scorched over 2,921 acres with 0% containment, threatening more than 10,000 homes in the affluent Pacific Palisades area.
READ MORE IN GOOGLE NEWS
The rapid spread of the fire was exacerbated by the intense winds, which grounded firefighting aircraft and hindered containment efforts. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported that the fire was advancing at a rate of about five football fields per minute.
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for several zones, including LOS-Q0767, MAL-C111-A, MAL-C111-B, and others. Evacuation centers were established at the Westwood Recreation Center and El Camino Real Charter High School to accommodate displaced residents.
READ MORE IN GOOGLE NEWS
The fire also posed a threat to cultural landmarks, with the Getty Villa Museum’s grounds experiencing burning trees and brush. Additionally, Pacific Palisades Charter High School was confirmed to be on fire.
In response to the escalating situation, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and President Biden, who was in Los Angeles for a separate engagement, pledged federal assistance to support firefighting efforts.
The combination of strong winds and dry conditions has created a perilous environment, with officials describing it as the worst possible firefighting scenario. Residents are urged to remain vigilant, adhere to evacuation orders, and stay informed through official channels as the situation continues to develop.
READ MORE IN GOOGLE NEWS
More than 30,000 people have been asked to evacuate as a fast-moving fire has spread near the Pacific Palisades neighborhood near Los Angeles. Video footage shows many evacuees were forced to abandon their cars while trying to flee the seaside neighborhood sandwiched between Santa Monica and Malibu.
• The Palisades Fire has grown to at least 1,261 acres, the Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley said at a news conference. The City of Los Angeles has declared an emergency and officials warned that the worst is yet to come tonight, due to a dangerous windstorm.
The Palisades Fire in California is a stark reminder of how quickly devastation can unfold. The flames moved so rapidly that cars were abandoned on highways in desperate attempts to escape. Each vehicle in the haunting photographs we see tells a story—families fleeing with pets or children in tears, individuals leaving behind all their earthly possessions to save their lives. Every car left behind symbolizes trauma, heartache, and unimaginable loss.
One particularly harrowing image that lingers in my mind is of elderly individuals being rushed across a parking lot in wheelchairs and hospital beds, the fire raging ominously in the background. There's something profoundly poignant about that scene—a chilling reminder of vulnerability in the face of disaster.
This fire reminds us of how small we are in the presence of nature’s fury. While its origins may be a combination of natural forces and human influence, the fire, now fueled by high winds and dry conditions, rages on with relentless aggression. It serves as a sobering call to action, urging us to confront the reality of a world increasingly shaped by such calamities.
Southern California is burning and people are making jokes or saying shit like, "This is Amazing!" or that California deserves to burn. Who the fuck raised you all?
Hurricane-strength winds have been blowing for hours, which has allowed the flames to spread quickly. Shit's been banging against my doors and windows all night, which has made it difficult to sleep.
This isn't even fire season in California. Especially Southern California. We're supposed to have cold weather, rain, and fog around this time. Early summer to mid-autumn is when we worry about fires.
I'm in the San Fernando Valley, but we haven't received any evacuation orders yet. Doesn't mean I won't pack up to leave if I need to. I have bags for both myself and my dog. There's another fire up in Sylmar, which isn't too far from me.
I have an elderly friend who lives in West LA. I doubt she'll have to worry about evacuating, she's not in the direct path of the fire, but she has 3 cats and if she had to leave, she'd never go without her cats. They're literally everything to her.
People think these fires are a "joke" because they're happening in California. It's not a joke when you have to leave everything behind because your neighborhood is literally burning down around you.
It's so bad people couldn't get out of the Palisades because the traffic was too heavy, so they had to leave their cars and head down to the beach for safety. Homes near Malibu and Santa Monica were damaged. Homes miles away in Pasadena have been burned to skeletal structures. None of this is funny. People and animals could die because of these fires.
When people lose their humanity, they really lose it, and people's reactions to the fires burning in SoCal are just a few of many disgusting examples. Y'all really will do and say the most vile things for clout. Y'all are embarrassing af.
Check out my pinned post for a more in-depth and updated list of all evacuation zones for each fire.
Westerly winds up to 99 mph are fueling this fire. Link above gives evacuation zones and shelter information.
Evacuation Centers are being established: Westwood Recreation Center 1350 South Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 El Camino Real Charter High School 5440 Valley Circle Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals
99-mph winds bring night of terror as fires devastate SoCal communities
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https://urlhub.pro/696526
Evacuation Shelters
-> El Camino Real Charter High School
5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
-> Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101
-> Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
-> Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
10736 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Pacoima, CA 91331
-> Northridge Park
10120 Reseda Blvd
Northridge, CA 91324
-> Sepulveda Recreation Center
8825 Kester Ave
Panorama City, CA 9140
Animal Evacuation Shelters
-> Los Angeles Equestrian Center
480 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506
-> Pierce College Equestrian Center
7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills
-> Agoura Animal Care Center
29525 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Updated: 6:57 am (1/8/25)
Evacuation Zones
Kinneloa Canyon Road
Outpost Lane
Glen Springs Road
Coolidge Avenue
Roosevelt Avenue
Veranada Avenue
Kinclair Drive
Fox Ridge Drive
Canyon Close Road
Grand Oaks Avenue
areas east of Altadena Drive
North of New York Drive
West of Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
All areas south of San Vicente blvd
North of the 210 freeway from Roxnard to Interstae 5/14 split
North to Mulholland
East to Kenter
List of evacuation zones via CalFire
Palisades fire
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, RRC-U027, 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, TOP-U009
Eaton Fire
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, ARC-002, ARC-004, GLN-E018, GLN-E027, GLN-E028, GLN-E029, GLN-E030, GLN-E039, GLN-E040, GLN-E041, KIN-KINNELOA, 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, MRV-102, MRV-201, MRV-202, MRV-203, MRV-204, MRV-301, MRV-302, MRV-303, MRV-304, MRV-305, MRV-307, MRV-401, MRV-402, MRV-403, MRV-404, MRV-405, 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, SMD-E017, SMD-E019
Via LA Times and CalFire
Updated: 6:49 am (1/8/25)
Evacuation Zones
Kinneloa Canyon Road
Outpost Lane
Glen Springs Road
Coolidge Avenue
Roosevelt Avenue
Veranada Avenue
Kinclair Drive
Fox Ridge Drive
Canyon Close Road
Grand Oaks Avenue
areas east of Altadena Drive
North of New York Drive
West of Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
All areas south of San Vicente blvd
North of the 210 freeway from Roxnard to Interstae 5/14 split
North to Mulholland
East to Kenter
List of vacations zones via CalFire
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, RRC-U027, 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, TOP-U009
Via LA Times and CalFire
Updated: 6:44 am (1/8/25)
Seeing videos of Trump’s incoherent rambling at his press conference today in between videos of LA literally burning to the ground is definitely something
Palisades High School, a Popular Hollywood Location, Burned Down News Buzz
The Palisades Fire has engulfed Palisades Charter High School, a school that has long been a popular location for Hollywood productions. NBC Los Angeles reported on Tuesday night that the fire spread through several structures at the PCHS campus, and had all but destroyed the adjacent Theater Palisades. Earlier in the day, PCHS posted a note on its website that the school was closed due to the…
Please be kind to wild animals they want to live too. Please keep your pets indoors and if you evacuate please take them with you.
New update 11:17pm 1/7/25
Evacuation Zones
Kinneloa Canyon Road
Outpost Lane
Glen Springs Road
Coolidge Avenue
Roosevelt Avenue
Veranada Avenue
Kinclair Drive
Fox Ridge Drive
Canyon Close Road
Grand Oaks Avenue
areas east of Altadena Drive
North of New York Drive
West of Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
All areas south of San Vicente blvd
North of the 210 freeway from Roxnard to Interstae 5/14 split
North to Mulholland
East to Kenter
Via LA Times and CalFire