LA fire weather forecast warns of 'particularly dangerous situation' heading into the new week
Strong Santa Ana winds and extreme weather conditions are returning this week to a Los Angeles region already reeling from the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires. The National Weather Service warns that the region is in for "continued and persistent strong and gusty Santa Ana winds" in the coming days — with the fiercest winds between 45 mph to 70 mph from 4 a.m. on Tuesday to noon Wednesday. That 32-hour period makes for a "particularly dangerous situation" (PDS) when it comes to fire weather conditions in Ventura and Los Angeles counties, the NWS added. A less intense red flag warning is expected to expire at 6 p.m. Wednesday. After that, a reprieve of lighter winds and increasing humidity is expected Thursday into the weekend.
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As Los Angeles fires rage on, we check in on the devastation and discuss environmental policy
This morning, we continue our coverage of the wildfires that have devastated the region. We’ll be re-joined by Char Miller, professor of environmental analysis and history at Pomona College, to discuss the environmental policy surrounding the fires, and take calls from listeners who’ve been impacted by the fires. But we want to hear from you: How have the fires impacted your local community? Have you lost your home, or evacuated as a result of the fires? What have you, or your neighbors, done to support one another? What have local businesses done to help get resources to those most in need due to the fires? Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us atcomments@laist.com.
Asking rents skyrocket as LA fires destroy homes
Rental housing prices in L.A. are spiking as historic fires burn in Southern California, forcing thousands of residents who’ve lost homes to scramble to find a new place to live. LAist spotted one Zillow listing for a furnished home in Bel Air that was posted Saturday morning at $29,500 per month. That’s a nearly 86% price hike from September 2024 according to the listing’s price history, which shows the home previously listed for $15,900 per month. Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in connection with the Palisades Fire, which has already destroyed an estimated 5,000 structures in upscale neighborhoods near L.A.’s coastline. The governor’s emergency declaration includes a ban on price gouging, which is defined as any price increase of more than 10% compared to pre-disaster prices. California Attorney General Rob Bonta told LAist partner KCAL News earlier this week that the ban on price gouging applies to housing as well as other essential goods like food, transportation and medical supplies. Bonta said residents should report suspected price gouging through his office’s website.
Joining us to talk about these price gouges and what fire victims can do is LAist housing reporter, David Wagner.
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Hearing from listeners who’ve been impacted by the fires
If you have lost your home, or you’ve been evacuated due to the wildfires, we’d like to hear your stories. You can give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
