#socalfires — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #socalfires, aggregated by home.social.
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Less than 2 weeks later on Jan 21, I saw from the air some of the aftermath of the #PalisadesFire. The darkened hills and gaps in city lights were obvious even in the dim light of twilight. I was on a flight descending to Los Angeles for my connection on my trip to Australia. https://avgeek.social/@ikluft/113869996607432173 #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #SoCalFires
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"How ChatGPT prompts and a lighter led Palisades Fire investigators to a suspected arsonist " by @CNN - Investigation details are becoming public with charges against the man accused of starting the #PalisadesFire that burned 23,000+ acres, destroyed 6800+ structures and killed 12 people in NW Los Angeles metro area during a Santa Ana winds event in January 2025. https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/11/us/palisades-fire-suspect-jonathan-rinderknecht #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #SoCalFires
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https://forward.com/fast-forward/689539/eaton-fire-pasadena-jewish-temple-mural/
What an amazing discovery, in the midst of such tragedy!
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Seems like sparking of power lines is one likely reason for #soCalFires starting.
Not hard for me to imagine bad actors acting to make things worse in the high winds. (But then I am of a paranoid disposition.)
https://www.sfchronicle.com/california-wildfires/article/la-fires-cause-arson-power-20025016.php
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Just a quick reminder that Karen bass is a Communist. #SOCALfires
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"Here’s what we know, and what we don’t, about the awful Palisades wildfire" by @arstechnica / @sciguyspace - Initial phase of the catastrophe leaves chaos and questions. Shortcomings in preparation have been noted. But the fire #weather conditions were also beyond any preparations. https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/01/why-are-wildfires-raging-across-southern-california-well-its-complicated/ #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #SoCalFires
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"Canadians join the fight against Los Angeles-area wildfires" by @cbcnews - BC-based Coulson Aviation's Chinook and other helicopters were participating in fighting #PalisadesFire and #EatonFire from the first day. Quebec also dispatched two water-bomber planes with crews. (h/t @EugestShirley ) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/quebec-british-columbia-wildfires-los-angeles-1.7426060 #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #SoCalFires #aviation #avgeek
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"New Mexico crews head to California to battle historic fires" by KOAT, ABC Albuquerque - 5 engine crews with 25 firefighters total are on the way to Southern California to answer the call for aid. Also the DC-10 "Ten Tanker" planes come from Albuquerque. https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-crews-to-california-wildfires/63377044 #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #SoCalFires
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"Colorado sending aid to California for Los Angeles wildfires" by Denver Post - Colorado is sending a state-owned Pilatus PC-12 airplane with specialized infrared fire surveillance/mapping equipment in response to firefighting aid request from California. https://www.denverpost.com/2025/01/08/california-wildfires-los-angeles-colorado-help-palisades/ #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #SoCalFires #aviation #avgeek
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"Washington crews answer urgent call, joining thousands to fight devastating LA wildfires" by KOMO News, ABC Seattle - 140 firefighters on the way from Washington State to Southern California in response to the call for aid. https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-firefighters-crews-wildfire-southern-california-los-angeles-evacuations-emergency-management-division-250-structural-engines-king-pierce-snohomish-counties #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #SoCalFires
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"Idaho sends 104 firefighters to aid Southern California wildfire efforts" by CBS2 Idaho News, Boise - 25 fire engines & crews from Idaho on the way to Southern California in response to the call for aid. https://idahonews.com/news/local/idaho-sends-104-firefighters-to-aid-southern-california-wildfire-efforts #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #SoCalFires
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"Nevada sending firefighters to help battle ‘one of the worst fires in recent history’" by Las Vegas Review-Journal - "Dozens" of firefighters sent by Nevada in response to California's call for aid. https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/nevada-firefighters-to-help-fight-southern-california-infernos-3261753/ #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #SoCalFires
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"Pentagon sending assets to California to battle wildfires" by The Hill - President Biden ordered DoD to assist California firefighters. Resources include 10 US Navy helicopters with water drop capability. California & Nevada Air National Guards are providing C-130 MAFFS firefighting tankers. https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5074825-defense-department-california-wildfires/ #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #military #aviation #avgeek #SoCalFires
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"Utah firefighting teams answer California's call for help amid devastating wildfires" by KUTV CBS Salt Lake City - 60 firefighters on the way to Southern California from Utah. https://kutv.com/news/wildfire/utah-firefighting-teams-answer-californias-call-for-help-amid-devastating-wildfires #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #SoCalFires
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"Oregon sending crews to help battle Los Angeles-area wildfires" by Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB (PBS Portland) - 300 firefighters from across Oregon are on the way to Southern California in response to the call for mutual aid. Currently no snow on I-5 Siskiyou Pass at the OR/CA border, which will help speed their progress. https://www.opb.org/article/2025/01/08/oregon-sending-crews-help-battle-los-angeles-area-wildfires/ #CAfire #CAwx #wildfires #SoCalFires
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#SOCALfires Hey anyone on here who has or knws someone who has been efficted by the fires tonight?
