Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling the three wildfires.On Sunday, officials warned that after a weekend of relatively calm winds, the notoriously dry Santa Ana winds would pick up again from Sunday night until Wednesday, reaching speeds of up to 60mph (96km/h).Progress have been made to stop the spread of the Palisades and Eaton fires, which are burning on opposite ends of the city. Local firefighters are being assisted by crews from eight other states, as well as Canada and Mexico, who continue to arrive.In a news conference on Sunday, officials said that 16 people have been confirmed dead, and another 16 remain missing.They also warned that the death toll is expected to rise as urban search and rescue crews sweep the ruins using cadaver dogs. At least 29 people have been arrested for looting mandatory evacuation zones. Two people were caught posing as firefighters in order to steal from evacuees. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said in a news conference on Sunday he has requested more National Guard troops to bolster the 400 already in the area. “When I was out there in the Malibu area, I saw a gentleman that looked like a firefighter. And I asked him if he was okay because he was sitting down. I didn’t realise we had him in handcuffs,” Sheriff Luna told reporters. “We are turning him over to LAPD because he was dressed …
