LA fires live: risk of ‘rapid fire spread’ as near hurricane-force winds forecast in some areas

Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous weather situation’ in California

As a reminder, here is the status of the southern California fires, as of midday on Tuesday:

The Palisades fire, at 23,700 acres and 17% containment.

The Eaton fire, at 14,100 acres and 35% containment.

The Hurst fire, at nearly 800 acres and 97% containment.

The new Auto fire, which broke out on Monday night in Ventura, is now fully contained, and no evacuation orders remain in effect.

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