A new brush fire, dubbed the Eaton Fire, is burning near Altadena and Pasadena, fueled by strong winds and posing a significant threat to the area. Evacuations have been ordered as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze.
Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a second brush fire with a large potential for growth in the Eaton Canyon area near Altadena . The fire, dubbed the Eaton Fire , was first reported at around 6:40 p.m. in the area near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive above Altadena , according to Cal Fire and LACoFD crews. Early numbers from firefighters show that the blaze had engulfed about 200 acres of brush and was burning uphill, as noted by the Angeles National Forest on X.
Pasadena Fire Department crews say that significant wind in the area is causing the flames to act erratically and spread quickly. Evacuation orders in placeAs of 7:20 p.m. evacuation orders were issued for some people living in both Altadena and Pasadena. A full list of evacuations can be found here. Fires rage across SoCalAbout 40 miles to the west in the Pacific Palisades, a massive wildfire had already torched more than 2,900 acres and destroyed multiple buildings since first igniting Tuesday morning. Southern California is currently in the midst of one of the worst wind storms the area has experienced in the last decade, according to the National Weather Service, who said that some areas could experience gusts of wind as high as 80 miles per hour, with the highest gusts reaching 100 miles per hour. Firefighting resources across the region have already been stretched thin to the point that Los Angeles Fire Department has asked all off-duty firefighters to contact their department of communications to report if they're available to assist in the firefight. This is a developing story. Check back for details
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