New round of evacuation orders lifted as LA mayor names chief recovery officer

More than 40 people have been arrested in Santa Monica's evacuation zones, including 10 for burglary, police said.

According to the Santa Monica Police Department, all of those who were taken into custody were in the zones in violation to the legal emergency orders.

Police said most were also violating the city and county's curfew orders.

Ten people were arrested for burglary, three of whom were linked to one incident on 18th Street. Four others were arrested in the 200 block of Euclid Street, and two at 10th Street and Carlyle Avenue.

Police said six were arrested possession of burglary tools. The rest were arrested for other violations, including curfew, drug possession, driving violations, outstanding warrants, parole and probation violations.

Police said two of the people were in possession of concealed handguns.

None of the suspects are from Santa Monica, according to police.

"I am grateful for the unwavering dedication and professionalism of all the officers and professional staff in the SMPD," said Chief Ramon Batista. "Over the past seven days, while the fires in Palisades tested the resilience of many, each of them stood strong, ensuring that the city of Santa Monica remained safe and secure. I am also grateful for the collaboration with our mutual aid partners who supported us on the front lines and the National Guard for helping us secure the evacuation zones and maintain entry and exit points to the closed areas."

Three lawsuits were filed Monday against Southern California Edison, claiming the utility's equipment sparked the deadly Eaton Fire.

One lawsuit claims there is "clear evidence from video footage, photographs, and witness accounts that the fire was caused by electrical equipment operated by SCE."

Another alleges that SCE failed to comply with essential electrical and fire safety standards, including failing to maintain power lines properly and overgrown vegetation.

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As officials work to fully assess the destruction left behind by the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County, newly released maps are providing a look at what was destroyed and damaged, and even what was left untouched.

The preliminary damage assessments posted on the county's wildfire recovery website feature color-coded icons that show the structures in the fire's footprints, and whether they were destroyed or what type of damage they sustained otherwise.

Newly released maps are providing a look at what was destroyed and damaged by the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire in Altadena - and even what was left untouched.

Ukraine may send rescuers to help fight the devastating fires in Southern California, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

"The situation there is extremely difficult, and Ukrainians can help Americans save lives," Zelenskyy tweeted. "This is currently being coordinated, and we have offered our assistance to the American side through the relevant channels. 150 of our firefighters are already prepared."

Firefighters from Mexico and Canada have also been deployed to California.