The Brief
- Los Angeles County prepared for another round of powerful Santa Ana winds.
- As of Monday, the Palisades Fire had burned nearly 24,000 acres and was 14% contained.
- Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place in Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Brentwood and Santa Monica.
LOS ANGELES – Residents and first responders in Los Angeles County braced for another round of ferocious Santa Ana winds this week as the Palisades Fire, which is now considered the most destructive wildfire in LA history, continues to burn and pose a threat to more homes on the western and coastal edge of the area.
As of Monday morning, the fire held at 23,713 acres and was 14% contained.
Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said in a briefing Monday morning they have a significant number of engines dedicated to the Palisades Fire.…