The leftist mayor of Los Angeles says they have invited the soon-to-be President Trump to come and visit the county after wildfires are and have devastated the area.

The mayor said she was part of the invitation to President Trump and that she got a positive response, suggesting possible dates for his visit.

In related news, Gavin Newsom posted containment numbers for today. Note the Palisades fire is still only 11% contained.

Someone responded to Newsom, claiming that he’s lying and lists what he says are the real numbers ‘triple checked for accuracy’:

Palisades Fire ????
– Size: 23,654 acres
– Containment: 11%
– Impact: Over 5,300 structures destroyed or damaged, 5 fatalities, with several injuries reported among civilians and firefighters.
– Evacuation Information:
– Orders: Expanded to include parts of Brentwood and Encino, specifically areas near Mandeville Canyon, with zones around Sepulveda/Sapphire to Mulholland to Escalon to Action Road/High Valley.
– Warnings: Extended to the northeast corner of the fire within Los Angeles jurisdiction.
– Weather: Anticipated increase in winds with potential Santa Ana winds. Humidity remains low.
– Response: More than 3,073 personnel, including 350 engines, 54 crews, 23 helicopters, 54 dozers, and 57 water tenders.
– Areas to Avoid: Pacific Palisades, Encino, Brentwood, especially areas under evacuation orders or warnings.

Eaton Fire ????
– Size: 14,117 acres (no change)
– Containment: 15% (no change)
– Impact: Over 7,800 structures likely damaged or destroyed, 11 fatalities, with injuries reported but no exact count given.
– Evacuation Information:
– Orders: Continues in Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, with no new expansions reported.
– Warnings: For areas where the fire could potentially spread.
– Weather: High winds and low humidity persist.
– Response: Significant resources deployed to focus on containment.
– Areas to Avoid: Altadena, Pasadena, particularly near Eaton Canyon.

Hurst Fire ????
– Size: 799 acres (slightly increased)
– Containment: 76% (no change)
– Impact: Two structures likely damaged or destroyed, no new fatalities reported, no specific information on injuries.
– Evacuation Information:
– Orders: Lifted in most areas, now only warnings in effect.
– Weather: Winds have calmed, aiding containment efforts.
– Response: Continued focus on securing containment lines.
– Areas to Avoid: Minimal; most evacuation orders lifted in Sylmar.

Kenneth Fire ????
– Size: 1,052 acres (no change)
– Containment: 90% (increased)
– Impact: No new updates on damage, no fatalities or injuries reported in recent updates.
– Evacuation Information:
– Orders: All evacuation warnings have been lifted.
– Weather: Winds have calmed down, aiding firefighting efforts.
– Response: Monitoring and maintaining containment lines.
– Areas to Avoid: No new areas to avoid as evacuations are lifted.

Total Death Count Across All Fires:
– 16 confirmed fatalities

General Updates ⚠️
– Power Outages: Approximately 135,226 customers in Los Angeles County are still without power.
– Road Closures:
– Pacific Coast Highway remains closed from McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
– Additional closures on Las Flores Canyon Road, Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and local roads as needed.
– Weather: Red flag warnings are in effect due to the risk of increased winds and continued low humidity.