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By Anna Skinner
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Firefighters are still battling two massive wildfires in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon as a new fire ignited near San Diego as strong winds returned to southern California.
Newsweek reached out to the NWS office in Los Angeles by phone for comment.
Why It Matters
Earlier this month, strong Santa Ana winds created ideal conditions for rapid fire spread, spurring flames at multiple wildfires in Los Angeles. Firefighters are still battling the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire that ignited on January 7. Those two fires have killed at least 27 people and destroyed thousands of structures.
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Countless people have evacuated the area.
After a brief respite last weekend, strong winds have returned to the Los Angeles area as another fire ignited on Monday.
What to Know
The Palisades and Eaton fires have stopped growing, but firefighters are still working to fully contain them.
As of the most recent update from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), the Palisades Fire was 23,713 acres and 59 percent contained. The Eaton Fire was 14,021 acres and 87 percent contained.
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Poway Fire
On Monday, National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists again issued red flag warnings for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. High wind warnings are in place across the San Diego forecast region.
The strong winds have spurred on a brush fire that ignited in Poway, California, 22 miles north of San Diego, on Monday afternoon.
According to a report by NBC 7, the fire started near Ted Williams Parkway and Pomerado Road. Residents living on Glen Oak Way, Wilsey Way, Pomerado Road, and Ted Williams Parkway were evacuated.
The fire was 2 acres in size as of the most recent update. Firefighters received the call around 1:20 p.m. The flames were burning near houses, according to the report.
An evacuation point was established at Abraxas High School.
Griffith Park Fire
In addition to the Palisades and Eaton fires, a brush fire ignited Monday afternoon near Griffith Observatory, but the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) extinguished the flames in 31 minutes, according to an alert from the agency.
What People Are Saying
CAL FIRE in an update about the Palisades Fire: "Firefighters are making steady progress, and officials are reassessing evacuation orders to ensure safe returns. Crews are working with utility providers to repair infrastructure and address hazards like fallen trees and downed power lines. The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Please continue to adhere to road closures and evacuation orders or warnings."
CAL FIRE in an update about the Eaton Fire: "Air Operations continue to support firefighters by extinguishing hot spots in steep, inaccessible terrain near Winters Creek, Mt. Lowe, & Mt. Wilson. The repopulation of residents is ongoing, with zones being released in phases to ensure safety of public and utility agencies."
NWS Los Angeles office in a red flag warning: "Very strong Santa Ana winds are developing today and peaking this afternoon into Tuesday morning. Humidities will drastically lower to the single digits. Along with the extremely dry fuels, this will create Extremely Critical fire-weather conditions and rapid fire spread with any fires. Thereafter, with dry conditions lasting through at least Thursday, and additional rounds of enhanced offshore flow likely Wednesday night through Thursday."
What Happens Next
The Los Angeles red flag warning went into effect at noon and will remain in place until Tuesday afternoon for a large portion of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. A fire watch will be in effect from Tuesday evening through Thursday evening.
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