#LAGUNAFIRE: The Laguna Fire is now under control, with forward progress stopped as of 11:30 a.m. The fire has been held to 50 acres, and no structures were damaged or destroyed. Nearly 200 firefighters remain on-site, working to extinguish hot spots and increase containment. The evacuation order for CSUCI has been reduced to a warning.
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Elon Musk is at the center of controversy after making two salutes during Donald Trump’s inauguration, leading to accusations of performing a Nazi salute.
Supporters argue it was a Roman salute, reviving debates over their symbolic differences.
Musk's gesture has drawn reactions from historians and social media, with some labeling it a "Nazi salute" while others, including Musk's advisers, claim it expresses enthusiasm.
Historians assert that the Roman salute, often linked to ancient Rome, was popularized by fascist ideologies in the 20th century without historical basis.
Meanwhile, Musk's political activities, including supporting Trump’s re-election, have fueled speculation over the symbolic content of his gestures, sparking fierce debate online.
What do you think?
WATCH: SpaceX conducted the seventh test flight of its massive Super Heavy-Starship rocket on Thursday, successfully recovering the first-stage booster at its launch site. However, the new-generation Starship upper stage spacecraft was lost, reportedly breaking apart as it approached space. According to federal officials, debris from the destroyed Starship briefly disrupted airline traffic departing Miami, Florida. Video shared by Dean Olson, who said he filmed it while vacationing in Turks and Caicos, appears to capture debris falling over the Caribbean.
Bruce Willis never misses a chance to show gratitude: ‘Thank you for your service.’ ❤️ His first public appearance since his dementia diagnosis was a touching moment with L.A. first responders.
In a catastrophic inferno that ravaged Pacific Palisades, the Corpus Christi Catholic Church was nearly reduced to ashes.
Yet, amidst the charred remains, something extraordinary emerged.
The delicate stained glass windows depicting the Stations of the Cross and the Tabernacle survived unscathed, presenting what many, including LAFD Captain Frank Lima, see as a divine miracle.
Lima, who frequented the church for mass, expressed profound disbelief at the preservation of these glass artworks given the intense heat and destruction surrounding them. This miraculous survival has brought hope and spiritual inspiration to the community, akin to the saved Torah scrolls at Pasadena's Jewish Temple during similar disasters.
Findings like these echo throughout the city, uniting locals in faith and resilience as they come together to rebuild.
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https://lamag.com/news/twisted-steel-charred-bricks-exploded-windows-what-remains-unscathed-a-miracle
The Palisades Fire erupted dramatically on January 7, 2025, captured vividly by public safety cameras in California.
These cameras, part of the ALERTCalifornia system, are designed to provide comprehensive monitoring of fire activities, especially during events like the Santa Ana winds.
Within just five days, the fire consumed over 23,000 acres and destroyed more than 10,000 structures in the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and other Los Angeles communities.
The intense blaze was fanned by strong winds, tragically leading to the deaths of at least 24 people, including those affected by the concurrent Eaton Fire.
ALERTCalifornia’s network of AI-assisted cameras played a crucial role in capturing the fire's explosive growth and assisting emergency responses. The origins of these fires, however, remain under investigation.
🎥: UC San Diego’s Topanga Peak Cam captures the #PalisadesFire in Pacific Palisades.
The view of heroes preparing to save more of our beautiful city.
Basecamp Day 5 on the #EatonFire in #LosAngeles.
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With all this destruction, there are still glimmers of hope and moments of happiness.
Reposting from @kiesza: Vanessa and her family have lost everything in the devastating Palisades fire. This tragedy is especially heartbreaking as they are parents to two nonverbal, autistic children who require full-time care. Their home wasn’t just a place to live — it was a piece of their family history, passed down through generations. Their livelihood, built on the land, has been completely destroyed, and to make matters worse, their fire insurance was canceled just months before the disaster. They are now faced with the daunting challenge of rebuilding their lives from nothing.
Don’t ever underestimate the community of Los Angeles ❤️✨ This past week has been proof of our collective strength.
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#LAStrong
LATEST: The Palisades and Eaton fires are now among the most destructive wildfires in California’s modern history.
According to Cal FIRE, the Palisades Fire has destroyed over 5,300 structures, while the Eaton Fire has claimed more than 5,000. This places them as the third and fourth most destructive wildfires on record.
Only the 2017 Tubbs Fire, which destroyed over 5,600 structures in Napa and Sonoma counties, and the 2018 Camp Fire, which destroyed nearly 19,000 structures in Paradise, surpass these devastating blazes.
Firefighters have successfully prevented the Mandeville Canyon fire from reaching roads lined with homes by clearing brush and grass, according to Rick Carhart, public information officer at Cal Fire. While all homes along the road are now out of immediate danger, Carhart emphasized that the fire remains uncontained in the area and stated, “We are not leaving.”
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California is receiving international support as Mexican firefighters arrived at Los Angeles International Airport to help combat the wildfires raging in Southern California.
Governor Gavin Newsom expressed gratitude to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, welcoming over 70 firefighters to join the vast team of more than 14,000 personnel already deployed.
The firefighters, initially set to tackle the Eaton Fire, are now focusing on assisting with the Palisades Fire in Brentwood due to its continued spread.
Additional aid from Canada is also anticipated shortly, reflecting a strong international show of support in battling these destructive fires.
