In Los Angeles, a man suspected of starting a fire was arrested, according to police reports. This incident occurred while firefighters were working hard to quickly extinguish several fires in different parts of the city, including Tujunga and Granada Hills. Additionally, Southern California Edison took the precaution of cutting off power to more than 60,000 customers in five counties to prevent new fires caused by strong winds.
"If a fire were to start, it could spread quite quickly," Kittell expressed, emphasizing the authorities' concerns about the possibility of future wildfires. David Acuña, a spokesperson for Cal Fire, also highlighted the importance of being alert and prepared to combat any spark that could ignite fires.
Fire crews and water-dropping planes managed to control several small fires in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. Meanwhile, evacuation orders were lifted in some areas, such as Bonsall in San Diego County, after fires like Friars and Lilac were contained.
Although the Palisades and Eaton fires remained a concern, authorities were preparing for possible rain that could arrive over the weekend, decreasing the risk of new fires. However, the rain could also bring challenges such as the runoff of toxic ashes.
The causes of the fires in Los Angeles are being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Meanwhile, several lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison by people who lost their homes in the Eaton fire, claiming that the utility company was responsible.
President Donald Trump announced his trip to Los Angeles to coordinate prevention efforts ahead of the possible rains. Mayor Karen Bass issued orders to accelerate the cleanup of devastated areas and mitigate environmental impacts. Despite the containment of the Palisades and Eaton fires, the population remains on alert due to favorable conditions for wildfires and strong winds in the region.
