The Palisades Fire, fueled by Santa Ana winds, has burned over 17,000 acres in Los Angeles County, prompting evacuations and causing damage to homes and structures.
Firefighters are battling a massive wind-driven blaze, the Palisades Fire, in Los Angeles County. Fueled by Santa Ana winds, the fire has scorched over 17,000 acres and prompted evacuations for tens of thousands of residents. The fire has damaged homes and structures, including Palisades Charter High School. While no fatalities have been reported, several firefighters have been injured.
Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, and the city of Los Angeles has also declared a state of emergency. Evacuation orders are in place for several areas, and emergency shelters have been established for residents and their pets. Schools in Malibu and Santa Monica are closed, and Los Angeles Unified School District has also announced school closures. Mayor Karen Bass, who was on a diplomatic mission in Africa when the fires erupted, has returned to Los Angeles and addressed the public, warning about the severity of the situation
WILDFIRE LOS ANGELES PALISADES FIRE SANTA ANA WINDS EVACUATIONS CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY
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