Some residents were returning to their homes in the Pacific Palisades Monday, with containment of the deadly Palisades Fire growing to 59% ahead of another dangerous Santa Ana wind event that could bring isolated gusts as high as 100 mph.
The city of Santa Monica has lifted all evacuation warnings and curfew within city limits, as fire crews continue to make progress in containing the Palisades Fire. City officials announced evacuation warnings would be lifted in all areas of Santa Monica north of San Vicente Boulevard.
The sole population of Southern California steelhead in the coastal range has survived flames and drought but finds itself facing another threat.
After killing at least nine people, the Palisades Fire continues to burn as residents remain under evacuation orders and warnings, with the next Santa Ana wind event continuing fire danger.
The Santa Monica Police Department arrested a dozen burglary suspects, all of whom live outside the Santa Monica area.
Containment of the deadly Palisades Fire rose to 43% with firefighters catching a break from the weather thanks to low clouds and good humidity.
Photos from Los Angeles County show the shocking extent of damage caused by the Palisades Fire and other wildfires.
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Forecasters in Southern California expect to issue a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning for the coming week as the Santa Ana wind forecast worsens.
Some residents were slowly returning to their homes in the Pacific Palisades, as containment of the deadly Palisades Fire has grown to 56% ahead of another dangerous Santa Ana wind event expected to bring isolated gusts as high as 100 mph Monday.
Firefighters face the threat of another "particularly dangerous situation" weather warning that could affect growing efforts to contain the Palisades and Eaton fires, and could spark new wildfires.
Firefighters say 30,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders. Over 100 vehicles were abandoned on the street as people attempted to evacuate on foot.