Uncontrollable deadly wildfires sweep through the Los Angeles area
Raging wildfires have become uncontrollable throughout the Los Angeles region, causing significant destruction and disruption.
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A rapidly spreading fire struck the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, prompting additional evacuations for Los Angeles residents while fire crews continued to combat three other significant blazes that have resulted in at least five fatalities.
The Sunset Fire ignited near the Hollywood Bowl and other renowned landmarks in the area.
Although winds were calming and firefighters from around the state were stepping in to support weary crews, the threat remained severe. During an update on the ongoing fires, a new blaze erupted in the Hollywood Hills, leading to extended evacuation orders that also included Santa Monica.
Over 1,000 structures, primarily homes, have been destroyed, with more than 130,000 people currently under evacuation orders across the metropolitan area, stretching from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena; this figure continues to fluctuate as new fires arise.
In Pasadena, the Eaton Fire, which began Tuesday night, has damaged or destroyed between 200 and 500 structures.
Meanwhile, on the Pacific Coast west of downtown Los Angeles, a significant fire has obliterated entire blocks, leaving grocery stores and banks in ruins in the Pacific Palisades.
More than 1,000 structures fell victim to the Palisades fire, marking it as the most destructive in Los Angeles's modern history.
The extent of the devastation is becoming apparent: Block after block of California Mission Style homes and bungalows have been left as mere charred remnants, punctuated by stone fireplaces and scorched arched entryways. Ornate iron railings encircle the smoldering skeleton of a house. The scenes of destruction stretch for miles.
Swimming pools sit blackened with soot, while luxury vehicles are left with sagging, melted tires.
In areas less affected by the flames, residents donned N95 masks as they struggled against the toxic smoke permeating large portions of the city.
Alejandro Jose Martinez for TROIB News
The Sunset Fire ignited near the Hollywood Bowl and other renowned landmarks in the area.
Although winds were calming and firefighters from around the state were stepping in to support weary crews, the threat remained severe. During an update on the ongoing fires, a new blaze erupted in the Hollywood Hills, leading to extended evacuation orders that also included Santa Monica.
Over 1,000 structures, primarily homes, have been destroyed, with more than 130,000 people currently under evacuation orders across the metropolitan area, stretching from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena; this figure continues to fluctuate as new fires arise.
In Pasadena, the Eaton Fire, which began Tuesday night, has damaged or destroyed between 200 and 500 structures.
Meanwhile, on the Pacific Coast west of downtown Los Angeles, a significant fire has obliterated entire blocks, leaving grocery stores and banks in ruins in the Pacific Palisades.
More than 1,000 structures fell victim to the Palisades fire, marking it as the most destructive in Los Angeles's modern history.
The extent of the devastation is becoming apparent: Block after block of California Mission Style homes and bungalows have been left as mere charred remnants, punctuated by stone fireplaces and scorched arched entryways. Ornate iron railings encircle the smoldering skeleton of a house. The scenes of destruction stretch for miles.
Swimming pools sit blackened with soot, while luxury vehicles are left with sagging, melted tires.
In areas less affected by the flames, residents donned N95 masks as they struggled against the toxic smoke permeating large portions of the city.
Alejandro Jose Martinez for TROIB News
