Several Southern California cities are still facing critical fire weather on Wednesday as the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage.
Newsweek reached out to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Los Angeles by phone for comment.
Why It Matters
The blazes have grown to more than 37,000 acres, killing at least 25 people and destroying thousands of structures.
The wildfires erupted across Los Angeles County last week as strong Santa Ana winds blew through the region. Two of the fires quickly grew to encompass thousands of acres, and firefighters are still trying to contain their flames a week later.
What To Know
As of Wednesday, the Palisades fire was at 23,713 acres and 19 percent contained. The Eaton fire was at 14,117 acres and 45 percent contained. Although firefighters are making progress, some cities are still at risk for critical fire weather conditions as red flag warnings remain in place…