Multiple devastating wildfires fueled by strong winds and dry brush have ripped through Los Angeles County, leaving over 2,000 homes and buildings damaged or destroyed and at least five people dead. The fires, including the Palisades, Eaton, and Sunset blazes, have caused widespread evacuations and strained firefighting resources. Authorities warn of a continued dangerous situation with unpredictable fire spread and urge residents to remain vigilant.
More than 2,000 homes, businesses and other buildings have been damaged or destroyed and at least five people are dead in wildfires scorching communities across Los Angeles County, making this one of the most destructive firestorms to hit the region in memory. The five bodies were found in three structures in Altadena, where the Eaton fire exploded Tuesday night, giving residents little time to flee.
In Pacific Palisades, wind gusts approaching 100 mph and terrain primed to burn bedeviled firefighters' efforts to control the blaze, which was burning into the Santa Monica Mountains and west toward the ocean, Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott said. 'The fire is being fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and surrounding topography, which makes it extremely challenging for us firefighters to really get a handle on it,' Scott said. 'Our priority is life and structure defense.
WILDFIRES LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA DESTRUCTION DEATHS EVACUATIONS FIRE FIGHTING SANTA ANA WINDS DRY BRUSH
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