Evacuation orders for the Palisades Fire, which is 11% contained, have expanded as the blaze moves toward Brentwood and Encino. The fire is one of four active fires in the area, including the Eaton Fire, the Kenneth Fire, and the Hurst Fire.
Evacuation orders for the Palisades Fire, which is 11% contained, have expanded as the blaze moves toward Brentwood and Encino. As of Saturday, there were four fires — the Eaton Fire, the Kenneth Fire, the Hurst Fire and the largest and most uncontained blaze, the Palisades Fire. Amid the evacuation orders, social media users have been sharing their “evacuation hauls,” showing what they brought with them while leaving for safety.
One user, Brielle, shared a video on January 9 running down the street, explaining that a fire broke out while she was at a fitness class. In a subsequent post, she said she moved to West Hollywood just two days before and that her new home was in a level two evacuation zone. “Packing my bag with the things that are important to me,” she said in the video, later adding, “I’m just thinking quickly. But I’m fine, I’m calm and I think I’ll be OK.” At the end of the video, she zipped up her bag and said she was going to “leave the rest of this stuff. It’s not important enough.” She explained that her bag included personal items like a journal and a diary, saying, “It’s like a personal journal and a personal diary. And it just makes me personally feel less alone.” Brielle, who was able to pack one suitcase before leaving, said she evacuated with a neighbor that she had just met.The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, recommends having a “go bag” prepared for a potential evacuation order.Though the plan should be tailored for individual needs, Cal Fire says each plan should include a meeting point, escape routes, pet arrangements and a communication plan in case of separation. To prepare for a possible night evacuation, officials suggest keeping an old pair of shoes and a flashlight ready, in addition to a'go bag.
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