Firefighters have been taking advantage of calmer winds as fires have raged in Los Angeles since January 7 to make steady progress in extinguishing the blazes.

The Palisades Fire, which has burned nearly 24,000 acres and killed at least 10 people, is 43% contained as of Saturday morning, according to the CAL Fire website. That's up from 31% on Friday morning.

The Eaton Fire that swept through Altadena, burning 14,000 acres and killing at least 17 people, is now 73% contained, up from 65% on Friday morning.

National Weather Service meteorologist Joe Sirard said cooler temperatures, higher humidity and calmer winds Monday morning should give firefighters a much-needed break for the rest of the weekend. They have the opportunity to put out existing fires without having to worry about new ones. Oxnard Weather Service Office.

"It's actually very helpful in putting out any fires that are going on," Szilard said. "With this wind and humidity, fire behavior will be minimal."

Officials are allowing some neighborhoods in the Palisades to slowly "repopulate" as cleanup efforts continue.

So far, it's only available to residents, and you'll need an ID (such as a driver's license) with your name, photo and address to get through checkpoints manned by the Los Angeles Police Department and the National Guard.

Security remained tight in the Palisades on Friday, with police and troops stationed at most major intersections and others patrolling on horses and dirt bikes, keeping an eye out for looters.

President-elect Donald Trump, who is scheduled to be sworn in on Monday, announced that his first official trip as national leader will be to Southern California to inspect disaster-stricken areas.

Trump has spent much of the past 10 days railing against California leaders for what he sees as their mismanagement of the crisis, which has seen hurricanes ravage multiple locations across greater Los Angeles and spark fires.

On January 8, Trump posted on Truth Social, “One of the best and most beautiful places in the United States of America is being burned down.” “Everything is reduced to ashes and Gavin Newscomb should resign.” This is all his fault! ! ! "

Trump is expected to arrive late next week, according to The Hill.

After a lull this weekend, another round of fire weather could arrive on Monday and last through much of next week, with the threat peaking on Tuesday, forecasters said.

"The bottom line is: We're in uncharted territory during the winter or wet season," with little to no rain, said Alex Tardy, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's San Diego office.

In other troubling fire news, huge losses from Los Angeles' historic fires could force a bailout of the state's last resort insurer, which has just $377 million in reserves.

To stay solvent, California's Fair Plan may seek financial help from its member insurance companies and prompt them to impose surcharges on policyholders.