Wildfire Sweeps Through Upscale LA Community
A massive fire fueled by strong winds in the Pacific Palisades region has led to widespread evacuations and the declaration of a state of emergency. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Fanned by strong winds, a significant wildfire in the Pacific Palisades area has led to widespread evacuations and a declaration of a state of emergency.
On Tuesday, a wind-driven blaze spread through the celebrity-rich neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, leading to the evacuation of over 30,000 residents and endangering approximately 13,000 structures, as reported by Reuters.
Officials noted that the fire has already engulfed nearly 12 square kilometers and is generating a plume of smoke that is visible throughout Los Angeles. The incident was first reported at 10:30 a.m. local time, prompting evacuations throughout the district and into the nearby Malibu area. Later in the day, a second fire known as the Eaton Fire ignited near Pasadena, followed by the Hurst Fire, which swept through Sylmar in the San Fernando Valley, causing additional evacuations.
The blaze began just as the Santa Ana windstorm kicked off, which the National Weather Service has stated could be the most potent to hit Southern California in over a decade. Furthermore, drought conditions have returned to the southern part of the state, according to a recent update from the US Drought Monitor.
The combination of powerful Santa Ana winds and three major wildfires has resulted in nearly 300,000 homes and businesses in Los Angeles being left without electricity. As of Wednesday morning, poweroutage.us reported 299,987 customers were affected.
In response to the situation, California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in southern California to assist communities in managing the wildfires. “We’re already seeing the destructive impacts with this fire in Pacific Palisades that grew rapidly in a matter of minutes,” Newsom stated. “If you’re in Southern California, please pay attention to weather reports and follow any guidance from emergency officials.”
Motorists on Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive were advised to leave their vehicles to facilitate quicker evacuations as traffic congestion increased. Meanwhile, the coastal highway in Malibu has been entirely closed.
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley reported at a press conference that over 25,000 residents in 10,000 homes were in jeopardy due to the fires. Fortunately, she mentioned that there have been no immediate reports of fatalities or injuries.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
On Tuesday, a wind-driven blaze spread through the celebrity-rich neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, leading to the evacuation of over 30,000 residents and endangering approximately 13,000 structures, as reported by Reuters.
Officials noted that the fire has already engulfed nearly 12 square kilometers and is generating a plume of smoke that is visible throughout Los Angeles. The incident was first reported at 10:30 a.m. local time, prompting evacuations throughout the district and into the nearby Malibu area. Later in the day, a second fire known as the Eaton Fire ignited near Pasadena, followed by the Hurst Fire, which swept through Sylmar in the San Fernando Valley, causing additional evacuations.
The blaze began just as the Santa Ana windstorm kicked off, which the National Weather Service has stated could be the most potent to hit Southern California in over a decade. Furthermore, drought conditions have returned to the southern part of the state, according to a recent update from the US Drought Monitor.
The combination of powerful Santa Ana winds and three major wildfires has resulted in nearly 300,000 homes and businesses in Los Angeles being left without electricity. As of Wednesday morning, poweroutage.us reported 299,987 customers were affected.
In response to the situation, California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in southern California to assist communities in managing the wildfires. “We’re already seeing the destructive impacts with this fire in Pacific Palisades that grew rapidly in a matter of minutes,” Newsom stated. “If you’re in Southern California, please pay attention to weather reports and follow any guidance from emergency officials.”
Motorists on Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive were advised to leave their vehicles to facilitate quicker evacuations as traffic congestion increased. Meanwhile, the coastal highway in Malibu has been entirely closed.
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley reported at a press conference that over 25,000 residents in 10,000 homes were in jeopardy due to the fires. Fortunately, she mentioned that there have been no immediate reports of fatalities or injuries.
Ramin Sohrabi contributed to this report for TROIB News
