Los Angeles Brush Fire 1/7/25
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Thanks for the kind words, Willy . . . BUT . . . I have only reported on the LA City FD's response, and Iggy the County response (BTW Iggy, wheredja get that rundown?). Neither of us has addressed the CalFire response, and I have been unable to find it. But I'm betting it is huge. In case you didn't know, CalFire is the largest fire department in California. Their responsibility is mostly brush and/or forest fires.
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I understand CALF Fire has OV-10's from the Vietnam era it uses to direct the tankers.
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Is there a Broadcastify site you would recommend to try to monitor this situation? Looking @ CNN this morning now I have an idea of what the WWII fire raids must have been like, those were in areas with flimsy buildings, not the concrete and metal of today. Prayers for all, civilians and firefighters.
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Eucalyptus trees were brought to Southern California by the railroads to provide wood for ties. Unfortunately, the wood is too soft to serve that function. The railroads went to Plan B, but the Eucalyptus remain behind. I don't think they contribute much to the issue. When the ambient relative humidity is 8%, everything is flammable.
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I am watching a live press conference on the FOX channel via You tube. There are other live streaming channels available as well. I am also able to monitor LA County V-1 via Broadcastify.
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Yes, Grump, CalFire does indeed fly OV-10 Broncos as well as a fleet of ex-USCG C-130Hs, so both of the aircraft we knew and loved from our time in SE Asia. But the Army isn't left out either . . . they also have a fleet of UH-1 Hueys. Another connection to the military: their aviation headquarters is at the old McClellan AFB outside of Sacramento, where the headquarters of my old unit, the 9th Weather Reconnaissance Wing was located. They have a total of more than 60 aircraft. Here's more about CalFire aviation:
Aviation Program | CAL FIRE
www.fire.ca.gov
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Update on the Fires as of less than a hour ago, 2 reported dead and over 1,000 structures burned, according to the LACoFD. The Eaton Fire has burned over 2,270 acres.
The Hurst Fire, which erupted in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles has already consumed hundreds of acres. The LASD has already made 2 arrests related to looting. The Woodely Fire, which started around 6AM PST has burned 100 or so acres.
The LAFD has announced an Off Duty recall, requesting Firefighters to call there supervisors to report on if there avaliable to fight the blaze. The first time in 19 years. Members of the Arizona Department of Forestry have been dispatched to assist in tackling the fires.
The Hurst Fire, which erupted in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles has already consumed hundreds of acres. The LASD has already made 2 arrests related to looting. The Woodely Fire, which started around 6AM PST has burned 100 or so acres.
The LAFD has announced an Off Duty recall, requesting Firefighters to call there supervisors to report on if there avaliable to fight the blaze. The first time in 19 years. Members of the Arizona Department of Forestry have been dispatched to assist in tackling the fires.
I am vacationing in San Diego and watching the local news. One NBC affiliate was on the Pacific Coast Highway showing beach front homes on fire. ABC's Matt Gutman - a resident of the Pacific Palisades - is stating the fire is approaching Sunset Blvd. a dense urban area. 
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I am on Dispatch and V-1. Thanx for this post.
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From CNN:
"What you need to know
• At least two people have been killed and there have been a “number of significant injuries” in the Eaton Fire — one of four life-threatening fires destroying homes, prompting ten of thousands of people to evacuate across Los Angeles County, and stretching emergency workers to “their maximum limits.”
• The largest fire, in Pacific Palisades, has destroyed 1,000 structures and burned over 5,000 acres. Intense winds have exacerbated the fire and severely hampered firefighting efforts, grounding aircraft. All fire hydrants temporarily went dry in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood overnight, according to local officials.
• The LA County Fire Department “was prepared for one or two major brush fires, but not four,” the county’s fire chief said. There is not enough county personnel to handle all the fires, he said."
Both the LA City and County FDs as well as the LAPD and LA County Sheriff's Office have recalled ALL personnel to fight these fires. Many have already worked 48 hour shifts. The National Guard has been activated to respond. Units from as far away as northern California and Arizona are responding.
"What you need to know
• At least two people have been killed and there have been a “number of significant injuries” in the Eaton Fire — one of four life-threatening fires destroying homes, prompting ten of thousands of people to evacuate across Los Angeles County, and stretching emergency workers to “their maximum limits.”
• The largest fire, in Pacific Palisades, has destroyed 1,000 structures and burned over 5,000 acres. Intense winds have exacerbated the fire and severely hampered firefighting efforts, grounding aircraft. All fire hydrants temporarily went dry in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood overnight, according to local officials.
• The LA County Fire Department “was prepared for one or two major brush fires, but not four,” the county’s fire chief said. There is not enough county personnel to handle all the fires, he said."
Both the LA City and County FDs as well as the LAPD and LA County Sheriff's Office have recalled ALL personnel to fight these fires. Many have already worked 48 hour shifts. The National Guard has been activated to respond. Units from as far away as northern California and Arizona are responding.
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The fire has reached the sunset strip.
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They've both recalled the entire department. So I'd imagine the recalled members staffing firehouses with reserve Appratus or appratus from Orange County and others backfilling.
