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Live Blog EndedJan 25, 2025

President Trump visits Pacific Palisades neighborhood destroyed by fire

President Trump visits Los Angeles as firefighters gain ground on three major wildfires.

What to Know

  • President Trump's first trip of his second term in the White House included a stop in Los Angeles to view wildfire damage.
  • The President was greeted at LAX by California Gov. Newsom, two political rivals who have clashed over the fires, but spoke in a tone of cooperation.
  • The Palisades Fire on the LA County coast was 79% contained at 23,448 acres. The Eaton Fire in the Altadena area was 95% contained at 14,021 acres.
  • It remains unclear what sparked the two deadly fires, which are the second- and third-most destructive on record in California.
  • The Hughes Fire that sparked in the Castaic area Wednesday morning continues to burn 10,396 acres.
  • Rain is in the weekend forecast, but rates will be on the lighter side. See the weekend forecast timeline.
  • Lawmakers approved a $2.5 billion fire relief package with bipartisan support.

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