The Palisades and Eaton fires in Southern California, which ignited 3½ weeks ago, were declared fully contained by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The Palisades Fire started in Pacific Palisades and quickly grew due to dry weather conditions, while the Eaton Fire started in Los Angeles County and spread into residential areas in Altadena. A total of 29 people were killed in the fires, with 17 in the Eaton Fire and 12 in the Palisades Fire.
The Palisades Fire covered 23,448 acres, destroyed 6,837 structures, and damaged 1,017 more. The Eaton Fire destroyed 9,418 structures and damaged 1,073, including many century-old homes in Altadena. The fires were fueled by drought-like conditions and powerful offshore winds, leading to extreme fire weather in the region.
Governor Gavin Newsom preemptively moved state fire personnel and equipment to Southern California before the fires started. The National Weather Service issued warnings about the particularly dangerous fire weather conditions in the area. Despite overwhelming efforts to contain the fires, some, like the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills, were successfully extinguished.
Recent rain showers in Southern California helped reduce the fire potential and aided firefighters in controlling the deadly blazes. Cal Fire Chief Joe Tyler credited the rainfall for assisting in containing the fires and preventing further spread.
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