Multiple wildfires are raging across Southern California, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds and dry conditions. The blazes have prompted mass evacuations and caused significant damage. The situation is exacerbated by the ongoing state of emergency declared by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Southern California is battling multiple wildfires fueled by some of the strongest Santa Ana winds in recent memory. The fires, including the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, and Hurst Fire, have prompted mass evacuations, infrastructure damage, and an ongoing state of emergency. The Palisades Fire, which erupted in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, rapidly ballooned in size to cover more than 2,900 acres with zero containment as of Wednesday morning.
Two new blazes—the Eaton Fire near Altadena and the Hurst Fire in Sylmar—erupted late Tuesday, further straining firefighting resources. Around 30,000 residents of the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades have been told to evacuate immediately. What to Know: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declared a state of emergency. The Palisades Fire began before 11 a.m. southeast of Palisades Drive and has grown to 2,900 acres with no containment reported. The Eaton Fire, first reported Tuesday evening, quickly consumed 400 acres in the hills above Altadena and prompted evacuation orders for parts of Altadena and Pasadena. The Hurst Fire, which ignited in Sylmar late Tuesday night, has already charred 100 acres near the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, according to fire officials. Evacuations are underway due to the potential threat to life and property. A severe windstorm with gusts up to 100 mph in higher elevations is fueling the fire, alongside dry, low-humidity conditions across Southern California. Authorities urge residents in affected areas to evacuate immediately for their safety.
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