The Los Angeles wildfire has been going on for a week, when will it end?

(CLO) The timing of the Los Angeles wildfire depends on many factors such as terrain, weather and firefighting efforts. However, prolonged dry weather conditions and the return of strong winds are expected to increase the risk of fire in the coming days.

It's been a week since the first wildfire of the year erupted over Los Angeles, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds that have fueled the deadliest blaze in California history.

The Palisades Fire, which began on January 7, has burned more than 17,000 acres in just one day. The Los Angeles community has come together to help those affected, even as a heightened state of alert remains in place across the city.

Both the Palisades Fire and the nearby Eaton Fire remain out of control, while fresh Santa Ana winds threaten to spread or spark new fires.

Firefighters monitor the Palisades Fire as it spreads in Mandeville Canyon on January 11, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. (Photo courtesy of AP, not for re-release)

Predicting when the fires will end depends on a number of factors including terrain, weather and firefighting efforts, but continued dry conditions and the return of strong winds are expected to increase fire danger in the coming days.

The Palisades Fire on the western edge of town remains at 23,713 acres (96 square kilometers) burned. The Eaton Fire in the foothills east of town has grown to 14,117 acres (57 square kilometers).

The National Weather Service said hazardous weather conditions were expected to last through Wednesday after winds peaked overnight at speeds exceeding 50 mph (80 kph).

California Governor Gavin Newsom said 11 new fires broke out in Southern California overnight but were quickly extinguished thanks to firefighters and equipment that had been deployed in advance.

A classroom at Palisades High School burns during the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Jan. 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of AP, not for re-release)

The death toll remains at 24, and an estimated 12,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed. Whole neighborhoods have been flattened, leaving smoldering ash and rubble. Many homes have only a chimney left standing.

The National Weather Service predicts temperatures could cool slightly over the weekend, with a chance of light rain next week, offering hope of helping firefighting efforts.

The numbers from the start of 2025 show an alarming trend. Less than two weeks into 2025, more than 100 fires have burned nearly 40,000 acres — far higher than the average of 46 fires and 13 acres over the same period over the past five years.

Cal Fire emphasizes the need to prepare for wildfires, from clearing dry vegetation to using fire-resistant building materials. Once the fires are contained, recovery and rebuilding will take years.

California Governor Gavin Newsom said removing debris and toxic materials could take six to nine months, while the rebuilding plan would require close coordination and extensive resources.

Ngoc Anh (according to CNN, USA Today, NYT)

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