California wildfires live: most extreme conditions expected today as more than 1,400 firefighters tackle numerous blazes

Most extreme conditions expected this morning, National Weather Service says
The most extreme conditions are expected this morning, the National Weather Service said on Wednesday morning.
“Dangerous fire weather conditions are ongoing in southern California with the most extreme conditions expected this morning” the service said in a statment.
Winds should gradually weaken somewhat through the day, the service said, but critical fire weather conditions are expected to persist into Thursday.
Widespread wind gusts of 50 mph with isolated gusts between 70 to 100 mph have been recorded.
Key events
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Where the fires stand this morning:
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Woodley Fire in Los Angeles County has grown to 75 acres
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Most extreme conditions expected this morning, National Weather Service says
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Eaton Fire has grown to over 2,200 acres, and is 0% contained
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Tyler Fire, which ignited this morning, is burning in Riverside County
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Firefighter injured and multiple burn victims, officials say
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What we know so far about the California wildfires
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Gov Newsom: more than 1,400 firefighters deployed to fight ‘unprecedented’ fires
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Southern California wildfires: what we know so far …
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Families tell of last-minute escape from California wildfire
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What are the Santa Ana winds?
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Why are the fires in Los Angeles so bad right now?
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Evacuations ordered in fast-growing Eaton fire
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Biden says his administration will do ‘everything it can’ to support Palisades fire response
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‘It’s everywhere’ – locals describe the scene
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Summary
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Palisades wildfire explodes to nearly 3,000 acres
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Gavin Newsom, the California governor, urges residents to heed evacuation orders
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Southern California Edison, the utility company, cuts power to nearly 15,000 customers
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Fire reaches the grounds of the Getty Villa museum, a branch of the Getty Center
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Palisades fire threatens more than 13,000 structures as residents evacuate
The Eaton Fire has burned more than 2,200 acres as of Wednesday morning and threatens over 28,000 structures, according to Los Angeles Fire officials.
In an update on Wednesday morning, fire officials reported that the Eaton Fire is currently 0% contained. A red flag warning is in effect for the area until 6 pm local time on Thursday, along with a high wind watch that is in effect until 6 pm local time today.
The fire has resulted in one firefighter injury, as stated in the report.
Multiple evacuation orders and warnings have been issued for the affected areas and over 700 personnel and 79 engines are dedicated to combating the Eaton Fire.
Firefighters works to extinguish flames as the Eaton Fire burns in Pasadena, California, U.S. January 8, 2025. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
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Where the fires stand this morning:
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Palisades fire, LA county: 2,921 acres, 0% containment
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Eaton fire, LA county: 2,227 acres, 0% containment
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Hurst fire, LA county: 505 acres, 0% containment
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Woodley fire, LA county: 765 acres, 0% containment
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Tyler fire, Riverside county: 15 acres, 100% containment
The Screen Actors Guild has canceled its 31st annual live SAG Awards nomination announcement amid the fires.
“In an abundance of caution for the safety of our presenters, guests, and staff, the live in-person 31st Annual SAG Awards nominations announcement has been canceled due to the wildfires and adverse wind conditions in Los Angeles” read a statement posted on social media.
“Nominees will be unveiled tomorrow at 7:30am PT via press release and the SAG awards website,” the statement adds. “We look forward to celebrating these incredible actors and their work at the SAG Awards ceremony on February 23. In the meantime, we urge everyone to stay safe, and thank you for your continued support.”
A social media user has shared a video of the moment that he and his friend abandoned his house in California.
In the video, flames are seen engulfing the house, surrounding trees and the street as the two individuals run outside wearing masks.
The Tyler Fire in Riverside County is now 100% contained, according to California Fire Officials.
As of 7:02am PT this morning, the Tyler Fire, which began this morning and has burned 15 acres is active but 100% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection.
Pepperdine University has canceled in-person classes on Wednesday and closed the university’s campus in Malibu and Calabasas due to the Palisades Fire.
“The University continues to monitor the Palisades Fire, which is approximately 3.5 miles east of the Malibu campus” the school said in a statement. “The fire has grown to more than 2,900 acres, but continues to pose no immediate threat to the campus.”
“Due to the ongoing firefighting efforts and associated road closures, the Malibu and Calabasas campuses are closed Wednesday” the statement reads, adding that all scheduled in-person classes on the Malibu and Calabasas campuses will not meet in person on Wednesday, and “employees should work remotely if possible.”
“We are also monitoring additional fires impacting the greater Pepperdine community” the school added.
High wind warnings are in effect until this evening in many parts of Los Angeles County.
The National Weather Service is expecting north to northeast winds of 30 to 50 mph in some areas with widespread gusts between 60 and 80 mph. Isolated gusts between 80 and 100 mph are possible, the service said.
“Damaging winds could blow down many trees and power lines” the service said, adding that widespread power outages are possible, and that travel will be difficult.
A wind gust of 100 mph was recorded on Mount Lukens Truck Trail in the Western San Gabriel Mountains around 5am local time this morning, the National Weather Service said.
Here is a look at the estimated sustained wind speeds recorded last night at 10pm PT:
The number is customers without power in California has decreased since this morning.
As of 9:45am ET, 175,015 customers in California are experiencing power outages, according to Poweroutage.us.
This is down from the over 300,000 people in the golden state who were without power earlier this morning.
Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk will be closed today, the park announced.
“Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk will be closed today as a result of the extreme winds and fire conditions” the theme park wrote in a statement on social media.
“We will continue to assess the situation and expect to open for business tomorrow” the statement adds. “The safety of our team members and our guests is our top priority.”
An evacuation order was issued for all residents in La Cañada Flintridge in Los Angeles County on Wednesday morning.
“An evacuation order has been issued for all of La Cañada Flintridge due to severe wind conditions and ongoing fire in the area” the LA County Sheriff’s Department said. “Residents in affected zones should evacuate immediately.”
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is located in La Cañada Flintridge and is currently under an evacuation order.
Woodley Fire in Los Angeles County has grown to 75 acres
Another wildfire in Los Angeles County, named the Woodley fire, which started at 6:15am local time this morning, has grown to around 75 acres, California fire officials reported on Wednesday morning.
The fire is being driven south by strong winds, and crews are actively working to contain the fire and protect structures in the affected area, officials said.
Most extreme conditions expected this morning, National Weather Service says
The most extreme conditions are expected this morning, the National Weather Service said on Wednesday morning.
“Dangerous fire weather conditions are ongoing in southern California with the most extreme conditions expected this morning” the service said in a statment.
Winds should gradually weaken somewhat through the day, the service said, but critical fire weather conditions are expected to persist into Thursday.
Widespread wind gusts of 50 mph with isolated gusts between 70 to 100 mph have been recorded.