Californians are facing fresh peril over the devastating wildfires as the largest of the blazes continues to spread.
The disaster has already claimed the lives of at least 11 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.Â
Now the expansion of Los Angeles’ Palisades fire has partially shuttered the 405 freeway, as the flames begin to encroach on the celebrity neighborhoods of Mandeville Canyon and Brentwood.
On Thursday night, Los Angeles county was still battling at least six major fires with most barely contained.Â
The scale of the devastation has prompted locals to demand answers from officials, amid reports that fire hydrants in some of the worst hit areas ran dry.
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LA Fire Chief ‘clinging onto her job’ amid criticism over handling of the wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is clinging onto her job by a thread sources say, after she hugged staff goodbye and entered a meeting with the mayor.
A source initially told DailyMail.com on Friday afternoon that the fire chief was fired, but the Mayor’s office told ABC7 Crowley still had her job.
The office’s official statement to the outlet said the pair ‘met’, without any reference to whether Crowley remained in her position.
Petition calling for resignation of LA Mayor Karen Bass racks up more than 53,000 signatures
A petition demanding the ‘immediate’ resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has clocked up more than 53,000 signatures in just three days.
Bass is among those who have been hauled over the coals over their handling of the wildfires, which are currently tearing through the city.
There are growing questions about why LA and California officials failed to prepare for the disaster when they had ample warning of encroaching wind.
Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Bass have been eviscerated for their handling of the disaster, from empty fire hydrants to a lack of firefighters and empty reservoirs in the heart of the flames.
Helicopters battle Palisades Fire as it continues to expand towards Brentwood and Mandeville Canyon
Helicopters have been battling in vain to try and control the massive Palisades Fire currently ravaging parts of Los Angeles.
The rapidly expanding blaze has now begun to spread towards the celebrity neighborhoods of Mandeville Canyon and Brentwood, partially shuttering the 405 expressway.
As of Thursday night, the flames had torn through 21,317 acres and were just 8% contained.
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Fresh woe for LA as fire roars towards celeb hotspot of Brentwood and 405 freeway partially closes: Live Updates
