Saturday was a night when firefighters took on fierce wildfires that raged around Los Angeles, as winds picked up and directed flames toward new neighborhoods.
Communities were left in ruins after a fire rampaged through the city, killing more than a dozen people to death. The Palisades Fire swelled on Saturday, threatening the Getty Center Art Museum and the San Fernando Valley.
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“We are a nervous wreck,” said Sarah Cohen from Tarzana. “Every time they drop water, it gets better. Then it gets worse again.”
A temporary reprieve from the swirling gusts of wind is expected by the National Weather Service to continue for critical fire-weather conditions through the early part of next week.
The Palisades Fire burned a total of 23,600 acres, and as of the last report was 11% contained, while the Eaton Fire has burned 14,000 acres and is about 15% contained. The wildfires have destroyed more than 12,000 structures, not all homes, but also outbuildings, recreational vehicles, and sheds.
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Among those dead is the former Australian child actor Rory Sykes from the TV series “Kiddy Kapers.”.
The investigation is ongoing, and conducted by the FBI, ATF, and local authorities. According to Sheriff Robert Luna, “There are no rocks that will be left unturned.” Urban sprawl and climate change exacerbate the phenomenon. This makes it more possible for almost everyone to be at risk.