At least 11 people have died due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Strong winds, known as the Santa Ana winds, temporarily died down, giving firefighters a brief break. However, these winds are expected to pick up again soon, making the situation more dangerous. On January 11, the Los Angeles Fire Department issued a mandatory evacuation for affected areas. The fires have also led to the arrest of 18 individuals for crimes like looting and identity theft. President Joe Biden has warned that the winds will remain a threat for the coming week and announced federal support to cover costs for protecting lives and property. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for not signing a water restoration plan, which he claimed could have helped prevent the fires.