death toll rises in southland wildfires

CBS —

  • Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures, officials said, scorching more than 60 square miles and displacing tens of thousands of people.
  • The National Weather Service Los Angeles office posted “particularly dangerous situation” (PDS) red flag winds warnings for 4 a.m. Tuesday (local time) through noon Wednesday, saying winds could be strong enough to cause “explosive fire growth.”
  • More than 150,000 people in Los Angeles County are under evacuation orders with more than 700 people taking refuge in nine shelters, officials said. Curfews are in effect for the Palisades and Eaton fire zones from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Crews from California and 8 other states, Canada and Mexico are part of the ongoing response that includes more than 1,300 fire engines, 84 aircraft and more than 14,000 personnel, officials said.