Wildfires fueled by strong winds have caused widespread damage and evacuations in Southern California.
Strong winds fueled several wildfires in Southern California , making it dangerous for air attacks and forcing thousands to evacuate. The Palisades Fire, which started Tuesday afternoon in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, had burned about 4.5 square miles by Wednesday morning. The Eaton Fire, north of Pasadena in the Altadena area, scorched 1.6 square miles by Wednesday morning.
The Hurst Fire, which started Tuesday night, prompted evacuations in Sylmar, a San Fernando Valley community. More than 1,400 firefighters battled the blazes, with the Los Angeles Fire Department making a rare, urgent plea for all off-duty firefighters to assist. Winds gusted over 70 mph in some areas, hindering firefighting efforts. Thousands of residents were under evacuation orders due to the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire
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