Deadly LA wildfires could be about to get worse with 70mph winds predicted
At least 24 people have died after fires ravaged most of Los Angeles this past week – and dangerous weather is expected to spread the flames further.
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office said eight of the recorded deaths were attributed to the Palisades fire and 16 were from the Eaton fire.
At least 16 people are still missing, with authorities saying the number is expected to rise.
Tomorrow will be the worst day for fire conditions as winds up to 50mph and gusts of 70mph move through as part of the Santa Anas winds.
The National Weather Service’s meteorologist Rich Thompson said: ‘You’re going to have really strong gusty Santa Ana winds, a very dry atmosphere and still very dry brush, so we still have some very critical fire weather conditions out there.’
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said his firefighters are ready: ‘We are prepared for the upcoming wind event.’