Major wildfires are wreaking havoc in Los Angeles County, forcing 70,000 people to evacuate as hurricane-force winds spread flames over thousands of acres. Over 400,000 residents are without power, and water pressure to fight the fires is failing. Two deaths have been reported, 1,000 structures destroyed, and Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency. The National Guard and thousands of firefighters, including prisoners working for $10 a day, are battling the blazes. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is at risk, with emergency crews working to protect the facility housing Mars and outer space hardware. Potential loss of data and equipment could be disastrous if the fires continue.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/08/los_angeles_fires_jpl/