California wild fires updates: Trump makes wild claims about LA fires and snubs Newsom ahead of visit
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San Diego Countyโs Border 2 fire exploded Friday morning, spreading quickly over more than 4,200 acres early Friday.
Driven by critical fire weather, the new blaze has forced evacuation orders and schools announced they would close for the day.
โThe main fire spread they are concerned about is generally spreading in a northern direction,โ Cal Fire Captain Robert Johnson said of fire crews working to battle the Border fire.
He told The San Diego Union-Tribune early Friday that firefighters are seeing โsome extreme fire behavior currently.โ
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County-based Hughes fire, which exploded near Castaic Lake on Wednesday, has spread across 10,396 acres and is at 56 percent containment. And, the Laguna Fire, which started in Ventura County on Thursday, is now 70 percent contained after engulfing 94 acres.
Nine fires are raging across Southern California, including the deadly and destructive Palisades and Eaton fires.
Later in the day, President Donald Trump is expected to visit impacted areas to survey the damage. Itโs part of his first presidential trip since taking office.
โAnd I hope the president comes back after his visit tomorrow and is here for not just the short run, but the long haul,โ Governor Gavin Newsom said Thursday.
California governorโs office responds to Trumpโs wildfire remarks
Julia Musto24 January 2025 20:31
Bass praises Newsom, California Democrats before briefing with Trump
Julia Musto24 January 2025 20:25
Pelosi says natural disaster aid โshould never be used as a pawn for political games’
Julia Musto24 January 2025 20:19
Border 2 fire jumps by 1,139 acres
The Border 2 fire has now burned 5,389 acres, up more than 1,100 acres from earlier this morning.
It is not yet contained, according to Cal Fire.
Julia Musto24 January 2025 20:10
Flash floods and debris flows could hit weary California residents after weeks of devastating wildfires
Julia Musto24 January 2025 20:00
San Diego Sheriffโs Department updates Border 2 fire evacuation orders
Julia Musto24 January 2025 19:50
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will join President Donald Trump for Fridayโs emergency briefing on California wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will join President Donald Trump for his emergency briefing on Southern Californiaโs January wildfires.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was not included in the list of participants released by the White House on Friday morning.
โMy message to him is that the second largest city in the country has been devastated, and we cannot be okay and move forward without federal support,โ Bass told The Washington Post.
Julia Musto24 January 2025 19:14
Southern California residents are getting ready for rain
Eugene Escarrega, a Pasadena resident, spoke with ABC 7 as he was grabbing sand bags at a local fire station.
โThe problem is right now is thereโs a big pile of debris in front of the drain system,โ he said. โIโm afraid if they donโt get that today, by tomorrow, weโre going to have a problem. If the water comes straight down, itโs going to come right through my front door.โ
Julia Musto24 January 2025 19:07
