Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley confirmed that the wind gusts over Pacific Palisades on Wednesday did not lead to any further growth of the Palisades Fire, the largest wildfire in the Los Angeles area. Chief Crowley expressed gratitude for the fortunate outcome, stating, 'We are very fortunate that this last wind event did not cause any expansion of the Palisades Fire.'
The Palisades Fire has currently burned 22,713 acres and is reported to be 22% contained. Chief Crowley also mentioned that there are 5,032 firefighting personnel dedicated to combating this fire alone, highlighting the significant resources being deployed to contain the blaze.
