Firefighters Report Gains as Strong Winds Ease in Los Angeles

The four largest fires around Los Angeles have burned more than 63 square miles, an area similar in size to Washington, D.C.

Firefighters watch as water is dropped on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles, on Jan. 11, 2025. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo

Firefighters reported significant gains on Wednesday against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles, as strong winds started to ease and dry weather continued in the region.

Gusts whipped up to 50 mph in the mountains, but many areas saw relatively light winds later in the day, according to the National Weather Service.