Is it safe to travel to Los Angeles amid wildfires?

Los Angeles: Right now, wildfires are raging through Los Angeles County, fueled by some crazy winds hitting up to 100 mph.

Over 70,000 folks have been told to evacuate by the fire chief, Anthony Marrone, as the Eaton fire continues to grow.

Sadly, two people have lost their lives because of this fire, which has already scorched around 2,000 acres.

And it’s not just the Eaton fire; there are others like the Palisades, Woodley, and Hurst fires also causing trouble.

🚨 RED FLAG WARNING – Southern California 🚨⚠️ When: Wednesday to Thursday⚠️ Where: Greater Los Angeles County, San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys, and more… pic.twitter.com/JJY68nnsBs

— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) January 7, 2025

Now, if you’re thinking about heading to California or Los Angeles, the UK government has some advice for you.

They’ve posted on the USA Warnings and Insurance page that there are fast-spreading wildfires in the area.

They recommend keeping an eye on local news and following what the authorities say. You can find more info on CAL FIRE’s website.

If you need help while you’re there, you can call +1 310 789 0031 or check out Emergency help. In the UK, you can reach out at +44 (0) 20 7008 5000.

On CAL Fire’s site, you can see which fires are active, where they’re burning, and how much land they’ve affected.

Currently, the Tyler Fire is 50% contained, but the Woodley, Hurst, Eaton, and Palisade fires are still at 0% containment.