Wind speeds are expected to intensify, with gusts reaching 45 to 70 mph, exacerbating fire conditions. This follows a prolonged drought, with less than one inch of rain in areas that normally receive 4.5 inches.
At least 24 people have lost their lives due to the wildfires.
Neighborhoods like Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Mandeville Canyon are at higher risk due to decades of accumulated dry vegetation, creating a high fuel load for fires.
The Trump administration has criticized California Democrats for a 'serious lack of competent governance,' blaming them for the severity of the wildfires.
The Palisades fire has destroyed over 5,000 homes, making it the most destructive fire in LA County history.
Firefighters are pre-positioning resources in anticipation of flare-ups and intensifying winds expected to peak Monday night into Wednesday.
Sticking points include a proposed Israeli buffer zone in Gaza, details concerning the release of Palestinian prisoners, and other unresolved issues.
G-Zero refers to an era where no single power or group of powers is willing or able to drive a global agenda or maintain international order, leading to a more dangerous and fragmented world.
Risks include increased unilateralism, potential McCarthyism targeting political opponents, and a more consolidated power structure within the Trump administration.
Newsom has invited critics, including Donald Trump, to visit affected communities and express empathy, while defending his administration's efforts to manage the crisis.
Crews battling those deadly wildfires in Southern California are facing new dangers this week as winds exacerbate the situation. Meanwhile, the incoming Trump administration is pointing fingers at California Democrats, citing a "serious lack of competent governance." And some of Donald Trump's most critical and controversial Cabinet selections will face tough questions this week from lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week.
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