On Tuesday, the Palisades Fire erupted in Southern California spreading from Malibu to Los Angeles. Over the next 24 hours four other fires had spread around Southern California, from San Fernando to Acton. These fires have lead to five different evacuation orders, which has left over 100 thousand people displaced. With over 1,000 homes and structures burning to the ground. Celebrities such as Paris Hilton and the couple Adam Brody and Leighton Messter have lost their homes to the fires. With five confirmed casualties and over ten million dollars in damages, these fires are not close to stopping. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has stated that the Palisades fire have 0% containment as of Thursday the 9th. Storm winds, dry brush, and lack of precipitation have lead to acres of plants and vegetation becoming fuel for the fires. Fire Departments across the state of California, Nevada, and Arizona have been deployed to help the effort in containing the fires.
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LA fires blaze through the week
Shea Moore, Social Media Manager
January 9, 2025
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Shea Moore, Social Media Manager & Staff Writer
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I am Shea this is my second year working on the Hatters' Herald. I have enjoyed writing for my peers at DHS. I am passionate about literature and writing and hope that I can have a career as a writer. Outside of school I enjoy baking and trying new recipes, such as perfecting my signature chocolate chip cookie recipe.