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When will the wildfires in LA end? This is what the experts predict

Wildfires have been devastating the Los Angeles area for a week, and firefighters continue to battle blazes. When will the inferno end? Experts weigh in.

Wildfires have been devastating the Los Angeles area for a week, and firefighters continue to battle blazes. When will the inferno end? Experts weigh in.
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The southern California wildfires broke out on Jan. 7 and have killed 24 people so far. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection or CalFire said the fires have burned 40,300 acres and destroyed more than 12,300 structures.

The L.A. fires are not the biggest in California’s history, but are among the most destructive. The fires continue to rage, firefighters continue to battle the blazes, and many are asking if and when the wildfires are going to end.

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Weather not helping in containing the Los Angeles inferno

The blistering blazes will eventually be put under control as a result of a combination of the efforts of firefighters and some help from nature, experts told USA Today. However, weather conditions at the moment will not be helping in efforts to contain the wildfires.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning indicating a “particularly dangerous situation” brought about by the forecast of strong winds until Wednesday. A red flag warning means there are critical fire weather conditions.

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The strongest blazes- the Palisades and Eaton wildfires- are not even halfway contained, and renewed Santa Ana winds are threatening to fan those flames or even spark new wildfires.

Deputy Chief Brice Bennett of Cal Fire told CNN that their office has the necessary firefighters and water, but they need the help of Mother Nature to buy time to make progress.

Mother Nature plays major role in putting out or fanning fire

Putting a timeline on when the fires will end is mostly guesswork at the moment, because two of the most important factors that could help end or extend the fires involve the whims of nature: wind and rain.

Duke University wildfire expert Toddi Steelman says the Santa Ana winds will make conditions tough for firefighters early this week in their efforts to manage the blazes, per USA Today.

However, meteorologists believe winds will be calmer later in the week, and Steelman says Friday could be good day for making opportunities for firefighters to make progress with possible higher humidity and lower winds.

The next few days will give a better indication of how the fight to contain the wildfires will go. The National Weather Service says dry weather and strong winds will persist this week before temperatures go down toward the end of this week.

The agency notes there could even be some light rain next week, although it might not be substantial enough to make a dent in firefighting efforts.

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