Wildfire Rages Through Los Angeles Suburb, Forcing Thousands to Flee
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Los Angeles, California – A massive wildfire tore through the upscale Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Tuesday, destroying homes and prompting frantic evacuations as hurricane-force winds fueled the blaze.
The fast-moving fire, which has scorched nearly 3,000 acres (1,200 hectares) in the Santa Monica Mountains, forced residents to flee their multimillion-dollar homes. Some abandoned their vehicles on the only road out, choosing to escape on foot. Firefighters, using bulldozers, pushed stranded vehicles—including luxury models like BMWs, Teslas, and Mercedes—to the roadside, leaving many damaged and their alarms blaring.
Despite the chaos, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley reported no immediate injuries or fatalities.
Hundreds of firefighters worked tirelessly, using ground crews and aerial support to combat the flames. Crews labored in the steep terrain to cut firebreaks and clear vegetation in an effort to slow the blaze.
Approximately 30,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate as the fire destroyed several homes and sent embers flying across the area. Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone warned at a press conference that the danger is far from over, with winds expected to intensify.
Meanwhile, another wildfire erupted in Eaton Canyon near Pasadena, on the northern edge of Los Angeles, consuming 200 acres (81 hectares) by Tuesday night, according to Angeles National Forest officials.
President Joe Biden, who was in Los Angeles for a scheduled announcement on new national monuments, assured the public that he is being updated frequently on the situation. He pledged federal support to assist firefighting efforts and aid those affected by the fires.
As the winds persist, fire crews remain on high alert, battling to protect lives and property in the path of the devastating flames.
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