Raging Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in Los Angeles Area
Wildfires in the Pacific Palisades area have led to widespread evacuations as firefighters contend with strong Santa Ana winds and rapidly burning blazes.
Multiple fires are consuming swaths of Los Angeles, so far destroying thousands of homes and taking at least 11 lives, and at one point straining firefighting efforts so much that some hydrants ran dry.
Extreme Fires Whip Across Los Angeles: Updates
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"This is a tragic time in our history here in Los Angeles... The winds were like something that I have never seen before."
Pacific Palisades Fire: Residents Evacuate on Foot, Getty Villa Grounds Catch Fire
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Fierce wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires, have prompted the evacuation of over 30,000 residents in Los Angeles. Fueled by strong winds, the fires threaten thousands of structures and severely impede firefighting efforts. Over 1,400 firefighters have been deployed as the state grapples with dangerous conditions and ongoing gridlocks. The Los Angeles Fire Department has called for all off-duty firefighters to assist amid the chaos, with officials urging residents to evacuate immediately for safety.
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