A third wildfire ignites in the Los Angeles area, prompting evacuation orders and raising concerns about the increasing frequency of wildfires.
A wildfire erupted Tuesday night near Eaton Canyon behind The Living Rock Church of Pasadena in Altadena. This incident follows two other wildfires already impacting the Los Angeles area. As of Wednesday morning, a third wildfire, ignited in the north end of the Valley near Sylmar, has consumed over 500 acres. The Los Angeles County Fire Department has issued evacuation orders for specific areas, urging residents, particularly those with pets or livestock, to evacuate promptly.
Traffic on I-210 westbound is closed at Roxford St., with all traffic diverted. Northbound and southbound I-5 connectors to the eastbound 210 are also closed
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