The Los Angeles County Fire Department was prepared for one or two wildfires, especially with the high winds and wet conditions, County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone said Wednesday.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday declared a federal emergency over the wildfires in California, freeing up resources and funding to fight the fires.
The president warned that the recovery process will take time. The Los Angeles County Fire Department has been battling four deadly wildfires that have killed at least two people, destroyed more than 1,000 buildings and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is preparing for one or two wildfires, especially given the high winds and wet conditions, County Fire Chief Anthony C. Maron said Wednesday.
The fire has burned more than 2,000 acres and is still spreading, he said.
The fire is not under control, he said. Officials are urging residents to heed evacuation orders and leave when instructed.
