we're going to begin with the absolute devastation in the l.a. area this afternoon. the biggest city in california, now completely surrounded by fire. and the situation has turned deadly. at least five people confirmed dead, many more injured, including a firefighter, because of these four major wildfires burning right now, whipped up by those notorious santa ana winds, the largest of the two of these for the palisades fire in pacific palisades. and then there's the eaton fire burning in altadena and the pasadena area, turning entire neighborhoods into ash and the woodley and hurst fires burning just north of there. and this is what fire crews are up against. those winds whipping and spreading, those hot embers and devastating communities. the palisades fire has grown to more than 15,000 acres. it is still 0% contained. officials believe more than 1000 buildings and homes have already been destroyed, and those numbers are expected to climb. and the fires are putting a major strain on the city's water system, using up to more than 3 million gallons in just 15 hours. s

they're transporting dogs, cats and other small animals out of l.a. area to free up shelter space.t week, the san diego humane society transported 39 dogs from the pasadena humane society. over the weekend, marin humane welcomed 46 animals to the bay area. >> you can see all the ones that have the pink signs on it. those are all from l.a. county. guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, including a couple of babies that were recently born and with more powerful winds on the way. >> the mission to get animals out of los angeles is ramping up to take in some of the animals that were in shelters. >> they're already awaiting adoption, because if we transfer those animals to the bay area, then the shelters in la have space to care for the pets of evacuees. >> marin humane welcomed the first group of animals, hoping bay area residents adopt them here. >> i mean, like, look at the little face. they're a lot of fun. >> noodle is one of two dogs that came from la, and now he needs a home. noodle, do you like the bay area? yes, yes. this week, another group of marine humane staff members began the jo

not clear as to what this point -- the governor will be on the ground in the l.a. areao tour the damage. this will take place -- but it will be fascinating to take place to see what he has to say about the connection between federal aid to california and what he wants to see california officials do to be better prepared to fight these fires in the future. >> that was incredible imagery watching them scoop up that water. those pilots are incredibly talented. thank you for the report. whether we will see newsom and trent together -- i was with president trump last time he wants to address one of these fires. it was september 14th, 2020. i watched them sit there. between them was a picture of a fire that burned the size of connecticut. the political dynamics are interesting. both individuals want to help the community, but in this case, gavin newsom decided to bring up climate change, as did some experts. there are always dynamics at play. >> climate change has nothing to do with the fact that the forest -- not been thinned. climate change had nothing to do with that brush

we already have that network at at the l.a. area can be part of the continuum of capital that we believe will be needed here for these businesses. technical assistance will also include advisers. we have advisers today. we are rallying our members who already have volunteers that are ready to support small businesses and helping hem navigate this disaster. so i looked at this as a very come are presencive approach -- comprehensive approach. those pictures that you're to showing there, you know that in los angeles every neighborhood has their commercial centers. they have their own main street, ask if they're gone. shops, restaurants, you know -- liz: barbershops --? >> -- all sorts of -- barbershops, pet stores, the whole bit. i've been fielding cars from many of the small businesses. i live here in pasadena, so the pasadena-altadena area that has been impacted, that's my community. people know me and have been calling me. and i understand what a great need that we have right now. liz: well, you guys are watching. anybody with some

these animals arrived from shelters in the l.a. area to washington state yesterday. and it was a similar scene here in the bay area, as shelters try to make room for animals displaced by the fires. abc seven news reporter luz pena went to marin humane. >> as fires continue to burn, volunteers from across california are responding to one of the biggest needs. l.a. animal shelters are facing sending down trained staff to l.a. to help the shelters there, because their staff is absolutely overwhelmed and exhausted. they're transporting dogs, cats, and other small animals out of l.a. area to free up shelter space. last week, the san diego humane society transported 39 dogs from the pasadena humane society. over the weekend, marin humane welcomed 46 animals to the bay area. >> you can see all the ones that have the pink signs on it. those are all from l.a. county. guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, including a couple of babies that were recently born and with more powerful winds on the way. >> the mission to get animals out of los angeles is ramping up to take in some of the a

wiener says despite the uncertainty, the state government will be there to support the l.a. area. but he acknowledges without federal help, that could be more challenging. >> we as a state are going to be there for la, just like we were there for northern california and other areas during wildfires. >> now, speaker johnson says that while his personal view is that there should be conditions on any aid sent here to california, he wants to see what the consensus is among house republicans before possibly moving forward. i'm in the studio tonight. tim johns, abc seven news. >> all right, tim, thanks very much. we'll see. fire hydrants running dry in the early days of the fires have leaders in the east bay assessing preparations here. the oakland fire department says it will be meeting with east bay mud to discuss this issue. oakland has more than 3200 fire hydrants, but they're all owned and managed by the water utility. back in 2022, the abc7 news i-team found inspections of those hydrants were falling behind. with so many questions about water supply. oakland fire says departments a

wiener says despite the uncertainty, the state government will be there to support the l.a. area. but he acknowledges without federal help, that could be more challenging. >> we as a state are going to be there for la, just like we were there for northern california and other areas during wildfires. >> now, speaker johnson says that while his personal view is that there should be conditions on any aid sent here to california, he wants to see what the consensus is among house republicans before possibly moving forward. i'm in the studio tonight. tim johns, abc seven news. >> all right, tim, thanks very much. we'll see. fire hydrants running dry in the early days of the fires have leaders in the east bay assessing preparations here. the oakland fire department says it will be meeting with east bay mud to discuss this issue. oakland has more than 3200 fire hydrants, but they're all owned and managed by the water utility. back in 2022, the abc7 news i-team found inspections of those hydrants were falling behind. with so many questions about water supply. oakland fire says departments a

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fire victims all across the l.a. arealready receiving much needed clothing and other necessities. >> a bay area celebrity chef and restaurateur, tyler florence, is in los angeles to try and help. >> we know about wildfires in northern california. we know about this. we know what this feels like. and i think you're just looking at this is california, love. i grabbed two coolers. i grabbed probably 100 portions of just, you know, burgers and burritos, and i threw them in the car. and then we were just driving just all the way up the hills and interacting with, you know, fire trucks from all over the western half of the united states. but it was just it was just one of those moments where i feel like this is, this is what we're here for. >> florence also said many of the firefighters he served had gone without sleep for 48 hours, and many hadn't had a hot meal in days. he's joining world central kitchens relief team, which is feeding thousands of evacuees and firefighters. >> well, many others are also helping people in need

and it's a huge danger zone in the l.a. area. where should they evacuate to? >> yeah, evacuate to anywhere where there's hotel rooms available. um, anywhere just out of this area. not in front. not in the path. uh, that would mean go east. uh, go north. uh, i know there's other fires burning around this area. um, maybe up over the grapevine and take a vacation, if you will, to this. this winds subside. >> brant pasqua, thanks for all you're doing. please thank all the men and women who are working with you. we really appreciate it. and just stay safe over there. i know this is an extremely dangerous situation. thanks for joining us. >> will do. thank you. wolf. >> and just ahead, we'll have more breaking news coverage of these fires are with our cnn teams live on the ground in southern california. we'll also talk live with the head of the l.a. school district. and we're following other breaking news as well, news that's unfolding right now up on capitol hill. donald trump meeting with republican lawmakers. texas congressman tony gonzalez is on capitol hill, and

our team is spread out across the l.a. areaering the latest on the massive relief efforts that are under way. volunteers and donation pouring in from around the country and the world. we'll be sharing ways you can help. >> robin: we're going to begin this morning with the crews racing to contain the flames before the winds pick up yet again. chief correspondent matt gutman has been on this story from the beginning. hes that latest for us this morning. good morning, matt. >> reporter: good morning, robin. we're still trying to wrap our heads around what 13,000 destroyed homes and businesses look like. this was the home of the bailey family. they lived here for three generations. every house on this block has a story. we want to give you a sense of scale to show you this goes on block after block. it's not just that. when we drive through the devastation zone, it takes us 20 minutes to get from one end to the other. that's one reason authorities here are saying folks are not going to be allowed back to these neighborhoods for ano

news in southern california, where the wildfires are raging for a second night in a row across the l.a. area, now spreading to the hollywood hills at new fire, which just broke out in the last few hours, now means at least five are burning. currently in l.a. county. and while the winds have decreased slightly, they are still erratic and gusty. and fire officials saying that the danger is far from over. residents have been describing what they're seeing as just an apocalypse, and it's really only getting worse. at least five people have died in one of these fires. overall, more than a thousand buildings and other structures have been destroyed. california governor gavin newsom calling it complete and utter devastation. want to want to show you really, a bird's eye view of the situation, and a map showing where this is happening right now. the two largest fires are the palisades fire, covering more than 15,000 acres, which, by the way, started at only ten yesterday. and then there's the eaton fire and more than, which is burned now more than 10,000 acres. neither one of those has been containe

jesse explained why she thinks the bay area has mobilized so successfully to help l.a. >> i think it'se bay area versus everyone across the country. they a lot of people have been messaging me in other states. they don't know how to help. and right now la is so inundated they can't receive packages. whereas i feel like because we're only a few hours drive away, we actually have the resources and the connections to make this happen and get it down there. so for san francisco community, it actually felt like something that was actually doable, that they could get this done. whereas i think other places, other states feel a little more helpless in how they can help. >> well, this truck will head down to los angeles on thursday, and the two organizers say they will find places in the bay area to donate everything they cannot fit in the shipment. >> there's already widespread devastation from the wildfires across la county, and now other communities are on eggshells, with more strong winds in the forecast. i'm connor hanson in la dave's been very excited about saving big with the comcast bu

you think you have a housing affordability crisis now, just wait in the l.a. areas are about to skyrocket for insurance that is going to be another element that will stoke inflation further as we worry about the fed trying to rein it in. >> you know when we have these disasters and the cost of rebuilding goes up, the demand is so much. you know some of them can afford to rebuild but is not about rebuilding their homes you think about the devastation of the communities they lost their businesses and everything so much more it's going to be years and years. >> it's would be decades and some people want to rebuild. >> it's never going to be the same. >> we talked about the celebrities but how many non- celebrities that aren't making seven figures a year lost their homes that are probably still two or $3 million in value even though they might be meager homes in that location what happens to them that's the toughest part. >> at this point people are trained to stay safe i spoke with a major producer in l.a. yesterday he said he had to evacuate. he's now an apartment in

john: yeah, we have not had reign of an immeasurable level in the l.a. area april.is year the rainy season hasn't come. every little bit of rain should help. all that brush that grew from last year's rains his perfect can link to start a fire everywhere-- is perfect kindling to start a fire everywhere there is brush. scarlet: bloomberg news los angeles bureau chief john gittelsohn, stay safe. with los angeles reeling from the fires, the entertainment industry is caught in the middle of the crisis. the oscar nominations were delayed, and we did find out today the nominations, which came out this morning. let's bring in felix colette with a little bit more. l.a. is a one-industry town, for all the talk that it is diversified into other industries and ask startups as well. entertainment is the main business. the tragedy of the wildfires has pushed aside business as usual. it is not really business as usual. late january is normally award season, but it hasn't been this year. felix: there has been talk of or should they hold the oscars at all this year. i think in the e

and really the heart of the l.a. area.o people who have breathing problems and the elderly have been told to be careful to stay inside, run their air conditioning, run air purifiers in their homes to try to help them out in that way. but it is just complete devastation here. everything is gone. the magnitude of this is incredible how much burned those images are. >> so tough to see there. alex stone, we appreciate your reporting. thank you so much. well, abc seven's parent company, the walt disney company, is donating5 million to help in response to the southern california fires. in a statement, ceo bob iger wrote, walt disney came to los angeles with little more than his limitless imagination, and it was here that he chose to make his home, pursue his dreams and create extraordinary storytelling. that means so much to so many people around the world. we are proud to provide assistance to this resilient and vibrant community in this moment of need. and david muir anchors a special edition of 2020 with continuing coverage o

so that is certainly one reason that obviously schools are canceled across the l.a. area. t here in specifically in this area, they just don't have the resources to have school at this moment. it might be quite some time until they are able to a number of churches, synagogues, they have also gone up. yesterday we saw a bank go up, just devastation across this entire community. you know, firefighters are working incredibly hard to continue to try to contain this fire. but what makes it so difficult? it's the hotspots. the wind died down yesterday, but it's expected to pick up a tiny bit today. and you know, you can see there's still some smoke coming up. so this area is still smoldering. it takes very little wind to pick up some of these embers, send them perhaps a mile and then drop them onto another home. and that's why what you're what you're seeing here is if you look across the street, these homes are all standing. and then perhaps, you know, just right next door, if you can pan over there, you have a home completely demolished. so this this fire is a bit of a game of w

they have collected books, clothes, toys, and balloon animals for families in need in the l.a. area. they say it is just a drop in the bucket. >> i think like everyone else in the city, we all feel like we want to do something to help. everyone is still in shock. this is a first step. it means the magic castle is always here for the community. >> magic castle says they also plan to put on a benefit show to help people in need around l.a. >>> i've got chicken tenders, burritos, and donuts. >> bay area celebrity chef, tyler florence, is making sure first responders on the front lines are fed as they battle the wildfires in los angeles. he teamed up with the non-profit world central kitchen. they have seven food trucks, and they have been delivering food to crews in the mountains. >> and also going way up into the hills into the palisades to go find fire companies that have been sleeping in their trucks the last two days, to make sure they get food as well. it's been a very satisfying day. we've fed a lot of people. >> reporter: he owns several restaurants in san francisco. it's not th

law enforcement agencies in the l.a. areae arrested nearly 50 people who were in mandatory evacuation zones and say some of the suspected looters had disguised themselves as firefighters. nine were charged for looting in areas of the palisades and eaton fires. >> the warning shot remains. do not go ahead and engage in looting. engage in internet scams. engage in price gouging. do not violate evacuation orders, and do not commit any of these crimes in which people are trying to profit from the tragedy of the people who have suffered from these various fires. >> authorities released ring video of some suspected looters entering an evacuated home. officers say they stole more than $200,000 worth of property in altadena. one man said he's taken it upon himself to act as a neighborhood watch, go out and film the car so they can see us with the license plate, and then they disappear really quickly. in the small city of azusa, 25 miles east of l.a, one man was charged with arson after officials say he intentionally started a fire at

before these fires thousands of policies in the l.a. area were already canceled and the only other option for some homeowners, california state-run fair plan which is basic and expensive. governor newsom toured some of the devastation yesterday and addressed the thousands of homes that were uninsured. >> that's going to be the most difficult and challenging thing. that's where fema comes in. that's where the sba comes in. that's where the state of california comes in. that's where the federal government comes in. that's where philanthropy comes in. people l lives. they lost their businesses. they've lost hope. we've got to restore the hope. >> california republicans are calling for a special session to look into the state's insurance crisis and the state's efforts to mitigate wildfire damage saying we need bipartisan solutions stat. >> as a legislative minority, it is our job to be watchdogs for the californians when our friends across the aisle attempt to divert funds to projects that have nothing to do with wildfire mitigation. >> for anyb

i know he is being called to the l.a. area to help relieve some of those officers. ng to visit l.a.? i know that the president has said it's going to be a big footprint in his staff, his advisers are making sure his presence won't disrupt the firefighters there. what are your-what is your opinion about it. >> yeah, i haven't spoken directly to any of him or his friends but just knowing them and knowing the support that president trump has from first responders, firefighters, police officers, and others here in southern california, i think they would welcome him. i think it would be a shot in the arm for them. i think it would be very encouraging for them to see the president come out to california and know that he cares about what's going on here in california. while the governor plays politics, the president can lead and i hope that he'll do that. >> ainsley: okay. senator, thank you so much for coming on. >> thank you. >> ainsley: you're welcome. a gun and massive drug stash at a massachusetts shelter allegedly belonging to an illegal immigrant. is the blue state f

we are tracking the devastation and destruction across the l.a. area, firefighters battling multiple fires that are still burning out of control. what you're looking at here is a live picture from our sister station, kabc. this is over the palisades fire, and at least five people have died. >> and more than 1200 structures have burned. the largest fire is the palisades fire at more than 17,000 acres. to give you some perspective on the scope of this disaster, take a look at this map. this is what the palisades fire burn area looked likesades around noon on tuesday, when we first learned it was spreading. now take a look at the fire's footprint. as of last night, if we can. yep. there you go. you can see the perimeter has expanded dramatically as flames tear through thousands of acres. >> last night there was panic as more fires broke out. one of them in the hollywood hills that started around 6 p.m. near runyon canyon and the hollywood bowl. it spread fast. some neighbors trying to put out spot fires, others evacuated, and that created a traffic nightm

growing in the two largest wildfires in the l.a. area.es have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. the palisades fire is now 14% contained. the eaton fire. 33% contained. more evacuation orders have been lifted. meantime, a red flag warning is in effect down in the area through wednesday. 92,000 people remain under evacuation orders in the southern california fire zones, and 89,000 are in evacuation warning zones, which means they may need to leave at a moment's notice. curfews did go into effect just about 30 minutes ago in the area of the palisades and eaton fires. they will remain in effect until 6:00 tomorrow morning. back here in the bay area, a four year old girl is in the hospital after she was shot during a chaotic shooting in vallejo. police say it happened last night in the city's crest neighborhood. the girl is said to be in serious condition at the hospital. with that. you're watching ktvu fox two news here at 630. we continue our coverage of the fires in southern california. much of the area in

well, firefighters are racing to make progress against the wildfires still raging across the l.a. area before the powerful santa ana winds return. the national weather service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through wednesday, with sustained winds of 50 miles per hour and gusts in the mountains reaching 70 miles per hour. tragically, the death toll is rising. at least 24 are dead, 16 remain missing at least, and more than 12,000 structures were damaged or destroyed. crews from california and nine other states are part of the ongoing response including newly arrived firefighters from mexico. there are three active wildfires, and as of yesterday morning they'd scorched 62 square miles, that's nearly the size of three manhattans. cbs' charlie demar joins us from pacific palisades with the latest. charlie, we know there's a little bit of a return to normalcy today as most schools reopen. >> reporter: michael, good morning. yeah, most kids will be returning back to school in the greater los angeles area. we know that eight schools will be closed. those are schools in hea

be able to meet with joe biden and he declared his full support for the southern california and l.a. areank you so much for joining us on bbc were -- bbc news. wishing you and your community all the best. u.s. president biden on monday delivered a speech about his administration's foreign policy achievements a week before he leaves the white house to make way for donald trump. in an address to diplomats, biden said he forged alliances across the world and helped push back against china, iran and russia. he claimed credit for the survival of ukraine in the face of putin's invasion and said the u.s. must never turn its back on kyiv. >> compared to four years ago, america is stronger. our alliances are stronger. our adversaries are weaker. we have not gone to work to make these things happen. during my presidency i increased america's power in every dimension. i increased our diplomatic power, creating more allies than the united states has ever had in the history of our nation. i increased our military power, making the most significant investments in defense in decades. i increased technol

of the area, looking to see the choppers and aerial attack that continues to happen here in the l.a. area and we're keeping an eye on another briefing from l.a. county and city officials on the fires. we'll bring you any new information as we get it. >>> the palisades fire is one of the most destructive fires in california history. this map shows the inferno reaching right up to the ocean stretching down from malibu to the coast, street after street wiped out. reporter tom wait spoke to residents coming to grips with the scope of that devastation. >> reporter: eerie, apocalyptic, unrecognizable, fire transformed the palisades where beachside idyllic neighborhoods once stood, now just endless smoldering ruins, people's homes and lives up ended, so much loss. >> you think of all the memories and hangouts with friends as a kid. it's absolutely devastating. i'm heartbroken. >> reporter: augie silk was born and raised in the palisades, the home where he spent his whole life burned, along with countless others. >> looks like world war ii, world war iii, looked like an atomic bomb went off. it's

he remembers the response from l.a. area officials when he presented it in 2011.rvice just didn't see the need for it in southern california. still, whether pumping water into a portable system by boat or sending it further using fixed pumps and pipes, scothorne and blackburn agree it could provide a relatively inexpensive and efficient way to protect against both wind and quake fueled fires, and this one was really as a wake set up in palisades or malibu. they are right next to the largest supply of water supply on the whole planet, the pacific ocean. they have no way of accessing the water and using it to control fires anywhere. jaxon van derbeken nbc, bay area news. that is a question that's going to weigh a lot of people's minds. unless we can start talking about ideas and ways to do it, whether they're older ideas or new ideas. jeff is here now to talk about our forecast. and when it comes to our weather, we do have some changes on the way. we're looking at a storm system developing off to the north. it's going to stay to the north of us tomorrow. so at this

l.a. county. there are gas and power outages, as well as concerns for the smoky air and polluted water in the area, the l.a. sheriff said. those looting, arrests that we talked about, that is what prompted the help of the national guard, as well as that impending curfew. the cause of all these fires still remains under investigation. >> and to go back to the kenneth fire that you mentioned at the top of your report, that is probably the number one concern tonight. >> yeah, they moved resources very quickly because they're waiting for those winds to come back. that started at 50 acres. as we look at this live picture, you can see that fire on the hill. you can see how many engines have arrived very quickly. it is now at about 800 acres. the good news is they are starting to make some progress. they were really worried about the rapid rate of speed because of all the dry conditions there, but also a lot of the homes. for anyone that knows the calabasas, west hills area, this is a very tight, condensed neighborhoods, a lot of homes that with one amount of fire could certainly spread very, very quickl

zooming into the l.a. area. we have two big fires, the one where katy was located, the palisades fire, this is our satellite showing, you know, the smoke plume. then i put the radar over the top of it. when the fires flair up, they have so much ash in them, our radar, scans the sky, a rain drop or a snowflakes. this was nothing, and now it's flared up. this tells me that the palisades fire has flared up. hopefully it's not in a structure or in the mountains. consuming brush or trees. when the fire was at its peak, we had numerous plumes showing ash and debris. just to the north of alta dina, and that has a plume going over downtown l.a. the fire may not be in structures. we're in the red everywhere from pasadena to compton and los angeles. very unhealthy, and at times, it even gets worse than that. the winds have died off, especially outside the mountains. when you get in the higher elevations, we're at 42, 43. that's where the danger is, and that's where we still can get rapid fire spread. up at the top. later

well, firefighters are making progress in their battle against the two smaller fires in the l.a. areacal fire says the kenneth fire is now fully contained after burning more than 1000 acres near the los angeles ventura county border. all evacuations have been lifted in that fire, and evacuation orders have also been lifted in the hearst fire that's been burning near sylmar, in the northern edge of the san fernando valley. cal fire says it's now 89% contained after burning nearly 800 acres. the los angeles times is reporting fire agencies are investigating whether a downed power line may have caused the hearst fire. southern california edison said friday a downed conductor was found near the fire, but said it's unclear if it happened before or after that fire started. >> all right, let's bring in our chief meteorologist, bill martin. red flag warning. unfortunately, it is back. >> yeah, it's back through wednesday, mike. and the real story here is la reine. they haven't had any. lax is at about 1% of its average rainfall for this time of year. marin county is at about 180% of its rainf

and heading south towards the l.a. area. and from what we have been told, they are coming to the eaton fire. that's because this is the main concern tonight. and just so heartbreaking to see. if you can look down here, take a look down here. you can see the hand print in the cement of the people who used to live here with so many homes that were impacted here in that area. we will be covering the fire for you all night tonight, and we will see you later this evening. >> absolutely. katie, thank you. and thank you for making your way safely down there and giving us that view. and so joy benedict was in the middle of a burning neighborhood in altadena, where some neighbors, they were trying their best to fight off the flames themselves, despite a dwindling water supply. l the take a look. >> i know this is your house here on the corner. have you been here all night? >> i was here, i went to work and i had to come back for the evacuation. i came back at 3:30 in the morning. i evacuated. from there on, i wept into my house as mu

groups, including muttville, are helping to clear space in l.a. area shelters to make room for those animals that were displaced by the fires and need care. the rescue group plans to take in about 50 shelter dogs. the monterey county spca is also doing its part to help people and their pets. the organization says one of its teams traveled to the los angeles area on saturday to take in cats and dogs who were in shelters before the fires began, in order to help give the l.a. shelters more room for fire evacuees. the monterey county spca says it expects the animals they took in to be available for adoption starting tomorrow. you can also join fox's support of families impacted by the california wildfires. your donation will go directly to the red cross as they work to help people recover from this disaster. visit ktvu.com/wildfire. help to support these efforts. you can scan that qr code on your screen right there. all right. that does it for us. want to thank you for watching. we'll see you again tomorrow at 730. make sure to download the fox local app t

haven't moved or done anything with the palisades and the eaton fire and the other fires in the l.a. area. i think he will get a chilly reception from anyone who's lived through these fires or wasn't lucky -- i mean, it's just such a catastrophe. and to say the firefighters and other emergency response haven't responded is really an insult. i imagine that newsom will be diplomatic and be professional but not really sure -- donald trump -- it's obvious he's going to weaponize fema and withhold funds, which sets a terrible precedent. unclear whether he'll get a chilly reception. he'll certainly get one from me as someone who -- the fire stopped a block up from my house, and i owe the firefighters a great deal for preserving my home and so many were not that lucky. >> yeah, absolutely. political analyst dr. caroline heldman, thank you so much for your time. >>> all right. up next, today the bay area also celebrated martin luther king jr. >> here we are at aa game. and they are still quoting. >> how the warriors honored dr. king's speechwriter and right- hand man. >>> pleasant weather for the

l.a. county area. l.a. county coroner now confirms at least 16 people have been killed in the firestorm. 13 others still reported missing. cal fire says the palisades fire is 11% contained after burning more than 23,000 acres. that eaton fires burning in altadena, still outside of pasadena, it's now 15% contained after burning more than 14,000 acres. these fires and other others burning in the l.a. area have destroyed more than 12,000 homes, businesses and other buildings. all right. >> take a look at this map of the los angeles fire zone. and this can give you a better look at both the devastation and the danger. now, the bright orange there you see on your screen, that is the area that has already burned. the areas that you see in red. those are still people who are under mandatory evacuation orders. and then in the yellow, those are evacuation warnings. and those areas continue to expand. ktvu amanda quintana joins us live in studio with the latest developments on this historic fire fight. amanda. >> wel

particularly extreme but this is the time of year when you would expect to see strong, dry wind in the l.a. areaagree that the combination of extraordinarily, record dry conditions with wind at this magnitude is getting close to being unprecedented in this region at this time of year, and we are seeing the results of what may be the costliest wildfire on record, resulting from that confluence. it is often the case that the southern portion of california does see these land to see winds blowing and typically not associated with precipitation. so these are dry windstorms theis the time of year. the magnitude of this event is particularly high and the dryness leading up to the event is what stands out as being essentially record-breaking in this context. annita: flooding in california last winter, then that hot, dry summer. you mentioned a moment ago, atypical dry period running up to this. are we in a vicious cycle of flood and fire here, and if we are, what can be done to break that cycle? >> one of the things that we strongly expect to increase in a warming climate, particularly in this part of

he was among the thousands of people in the l.a. areaho have lost everything to the devastating wildfires. and yesterday he was pretty emotional as he talked about returning to his home in the pacific palisades neighborhood for the first time. >> i was not prepared. >> i was not prepared for what i saw. >> it is it's it's complete devastation and destruction. >> everything we we owned that was of any importance to us almost 20 years together as a couple and ten years of parenting was in that house. >> and there are certain things that you can't replace that will never be replaced. >> of course, my wife and i are emotional. >> i'm not sure i've wept or wailed like that in several years. cal state's community has really just been so good to us. and that's i think that's the part for us that we're really struggling with is just the loss of community. all the churches, the schools, the library, like it's all gone. >> and yeah, ben, you just really got to feel for everyone in the l.a. area right now. now the lakers and clippers games for toni

l.a. kings have canceled their game for this evening. these areasm the eaton fire as you see right here. wind gusts at 45 miles per hour. and it's been increasing. the eaton fire also has the possibility of being historic. the flames first ignited north of pasadena here but they spread very quickly, about 16.5 square miles, practically in every direction surrounding the northern part of the city. now, the hurst fire, another big fire spread south, and has grown to more than 500 acres right now since it ignited last night. the winds fueling these flames and all of these fires stem from the great basin right up here. it's in the clockwise motion here. what happens is the sinking air loses moisture, very dry, flows clockwise direction through into southern california. and basically goes through these mountain passes here and picks up speed in the desert the urban areas, the dry gusty air moves northeast towards the coast. it's the opposite direction of the normal air flow from the pacific ocean and some of these wildfires have reached a speed of the wi

. >> steady rain is falling in the l.a. area for the first time since last spring. yeah, that rain started falling last night. it's expected to pick up later today and tomorrow. it's helping put out the wildfires still burning in the area, but the rain is also creating the threat of a new problem in the l.a. fire zone. the national weather service now issuing flood watch alerts across the entire region. that's due to the risk of wild of mudslides and debris flows in the area that have burned in the disastrous wildfires. authorities now warning people who live and work in the area that any mudflow will likely be toxic. and they say the greatest danger is in the hills of l.a. county. >> there's nothing holding these hillsides. i mean, this fire burned two feet into the root system. and so the vegetation is gone. a lot of the toxins that are in these hillsides will be coming down. make sure that you clean off your shoes. do not track. come into your vehicle or into your home. same thing with your pets. >> emergency crews in los angeles county have been working around th

. >> reporter: as these steps to recovery are being taken forecasters warn the l.a. area see another round of santa ana winds early next week and wildfire danger could become critical again. elise preston, cbs news, altadena, california. >>> and straight ahead here on "cbs news roundup," donald trump is about to complete the biggest political comeback in american political history. more on that when we return. dear employer, my name is phil martin. my name is michael ruscavage. ronaldo byrd zach deinzer i am writing to express my excitement at the opportunity to join your team. as someone on the spectrum. i may communicate in ways that are different from what you are used to. i possess a unique set of skills that set me apart from other candidates. thank you for your consideration. ♪ i got the eye of the tiger ♪ ♪ a fighter ♪ ♪ dancing through the fire ♪ ♪ the eye of the champion ♪ ♪ and you're gonna hear me roar ♪ ♪ (music) ♪ ♪ roar ♪ ♪ oh ♪ ♪ oh ♪ ♪ roar ♪ ♪ i got the eye of the tiger ♪ ♪ a fighter ♪ >>> this is "cbs news roundup." i'm matt pieper in new york. in just a

and how much more emotional trauma can they handle down in the l.a. area? we start with the new developments in this unprecedented firestorm. the wildfires are showing no signs of stopping. this is video from our nbc chopper of the palisades fire. you can see the active flames there in the rugged area of the santa monica mountains. there are neighborhoods below, and a shift in the wind could make it dangerous and even a more dangerous situation. a series of fires have burned more than 30,000 acres now and destroyed 12,000 structures. this map shows where the largest fires are at this moment. that includes the palisades fire, which burned the pacific palisades and parts of malibu, and the eaton fire, which roared through altadena. the most immediate threat seems to be on the front lines of the palisades fire this afternoon. you see there homeowners near topanga state park using hoses, shovels and sprinklers just to protect their homes while firefighters continue to attack the flames from the air. there are continued questions about why firefighters ran out o

area. newsom if says trump is just politicizing the disaster. l.a.'s mayor, karen bass, had nothing to say when she returned to california. she'd left on a trip the ghana just as the emergency began. if she had cut the fire department's budgets by $17 million. some firefighters couldn't be sent out because of a shortage of equipment. bass now blames the weather for the disaster. well, there is other news. in a half hour, the funeral service for jimmy carter quinns. presidents biden, obama and clinton will be there, and so will president-elect trump. the service begins at 9:30 eastern. the markets, closed today to on everybody the passion of america's 39th president. it is thursday, january the 9th, 2025. "varney & company" is about to begin. ♪ ♪ stuart: all right. we are going to start by taking you to the heart of california's fire disaster. max gorden joins us from los angeles county. bring it all together, please. what's it like where you are, max? >> reporter: good morning, stu. well, what's been most shocking for me is this is not necessarily wha

hosing down houses, businesses and schools, desperate to save what they can in communities across the l.a. arear courage and fortitude shine through the darkness, as well as simple acts of kindness. a grateful community embracing the first responders. l.a. kings hockey team taking to the ice in uniforms with cal fire logo. this fire house preparing lattes and snacks and delivering them. >> because of you guys. >> reporter: hotels putting up scores of firefighters. trucks parked outside an upscale santa monica hotel where they can get a much-needed break. >> one thing they wanted most was to have a shower. >> reporter: the hotel's manager evacuated from her home, taking time to help. her heart full of gratitude. >> anything i could say to them, ultimate thank you. they bravely run towards the fire as opposed to running away from it. i hope they know how treasured every first responder is. >> treasured holding the line. firefighters stand guard as the palisades fire burns closer to the edge of thousands of homes in brentwood. a record turnout of bay area families seeking guidance on how to prepar

these wildfires come as the l.a. areas under drier than normal conditions with no rain since april. we talked to a climate scientist who says severe weather swings are caused by global warming. >> at this point, we have really high confidence that not only are these changes are already occurring, but that we can expect further intensification as global warming happens in the future. you know, the more global warming we get, the greater the risks will be. >> he said that climate change increases the likelihood of severe storms, followed by extreme drought. the rainy winters allow more vegetation to grow, which then dries out during the droughts. >> the devastation from the firestorm is prompting renewed concerns about california's insurance crisis. while there is no official estimate of the damage in the l.a. wildfires, some experts have put the cost at $50 billion. well before the fires broke out, a number of companies had stopped issuing new policies and told existing customers their coverage would end on their renewal d

it just shows you the relentless conditions that firefighters have been dealing with here in the l.a. area. with these strong winds, a red flag warning remains in effect for much of l.a. county through friday. now here at the hughes fire, thankfully, firefighters 4000 firefighters responded here, attacking this from the ground and the air. they seemingly overnight, have been able to knock down a majority of the active flames. but winds are a concern still. and there is some good news though, i will say. and that is that rain is on the way in the forecast for the weekend. but that also might be a double edged sword because with rain comes concerns about potential mudslides in the burn scar areas. so the region definitely continues to be on edge. back to you. thanks so much, liz. meantime, new video is emerging as that fire was starting. this was the scene at castaic high school yesterday. you could see students evacuating ashose flames got ever so close to their building. all schools in that district are closed today as a precaution. as for the two destructive fires that started more than t

abc seven weather anchor drew tuma has a look at the powerful gust in the l.a. area, and details on a wind advisory now in effect for us here in the bay area. >> so windy weather is here. the reason why we have this area of low pressure that is diving through nevada, it's actually bringing in some very cold arctic air across much of the country. but high pressure is moving in as well. we call this a strong pressure gradient. when these two opposing forces get close to each other, because the atmosphere is always trying to balance itself out. now, northern california has seen so much rain so far this winter. we do not have any fire concerns. it's a different story across southern california. they have yet to see much of any rain at all this season. so we have a very dangerous situation unfolding right now across southern california. frequent wind gusts over 80mph, very likely in the hills. winds back here at home. it stays pretty active all day. throughout the evening it remains windy. but then tomorrow morning the winds will back off and the wind advisory will be ove

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little rain this area has had, not just this month, because we've had no measurable rain in the l.a. area so far in january. but even going back farther than that, when you go back all the way to october 1st, and that's not just a random number. that is actually the beginning of the water year. and they do that instead of starting it in january 1st, because it matches more of the natural water cycle. so when you go all the way back to october 1st, the los angeles area has only had 3/100 of an inch. normally this time of year they would have at least 4.5in on the ground, helping to kind of limit the dryness for a lot of the vegetation. and that's what these fires have been able to do. they're going across the incredibly dry ground, all of the dry brush, the dry vegetation just becomes easy fuel for those fires. and even just one year ago, we had no part of california under drought. and now much of southern california is in that drought category. >> all right, allison, and, you know, we've heard some of that brush as we've been hearing from officials here, has not been cleared in decades in

. >> reporter: but a dark cloud of smoke hangs over the l.a. area. officials are urging people with respiratory issues to stay indoors, if possible. >>> and the childhood home of golden state warriors head coach steve kerr was destroyed in the palisades fire. it burned after his 90-year-old mother was safely evacuated. that's the good news. kerr's family bought the home back in 1969. he spoke before tonight's game against the detroit pistons. >> in some ways it's helpful to take my mind off of what's happened. again, the fact that my mom is safe and sound, that gives me the peace of mind that i need. >> meantime the nba has postponed the lakers home game tonight. they were scheduled to play against the charlotte hornets at crypto.com arena in downtown l.a. the nba will announce a new date at a later time and the nfl is moving the playoff game between the vikings and the rams to glendale, arizona, because of the fires. >>> the poor air quality caused by the fires forced ucla, pepperdine, and cal tech to cancel their in-person classes today at this poi