Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control in and around Los Angeles and homes are destroyed
Trending News
1 day, 15 hours ago

Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control in and around Los Angeles and homes are destroyed

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force Wednesday after setting off a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Will Adams watches as flames from the Palisades Fire close in on his property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Another blaze that started hours earlier ripped through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood, a hillside area along the coast dotted with celebrity residences and memorialized by the Beach Boys in their 1960s hit “Surfin’ USA.” In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways became impassable when scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A resident of a senior center is evacuated as the Eaton Fire approaches Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 in Altadena, Calif. A resident of a senior center is evacuated as the Eaton Fire approaches Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 in Altadena, Calif. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A firefighters make a stand in front of the advancing Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Flames were being pushed by Santa Ana winds topping 60 mph in some places Tuesday, increasing to 70 miles an hour by early Wednesday, according to reports received by the National Weather Service in Los Angeles.

Homes California Pacific Los Share Angeles Los Angeles 2025 Jan Neighborhood Palisades Burn Pacific Palisades Early Wednesday Etienne Laurent Swope Ethan Swope Palisades Fire Will Adams Multiple Structures Eaton Fire  flee  swope  jan  share  burn  angeles  palisades  control  homes  pacific  thousands  neighborhood  los  ap  2025  wildfires  destroyed

History of this topic

The Devastating Los Angeles Fires in Pictures
55 years ago

The Devastating Los Angeles Fires in Pictures

Wired  

On the morning of January 7, the first of Los Angeles’ vast wildfires broke out in a forested area near Topanga State Park on the northwest edge of the city. Conditions allowed the blaze to spread very quickly: 100 mph winds, very low humidity, and a landscape primed to burn after months without rainfall together sent the fire tearing through …

Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhat
6 hours, 39 minutes ago

Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhat

The Hindu  

Firefighters battled early Thursday to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes. Erik Scott said they were able to keep the fire in check because “we hit it hard and fast and mother nature …

In pictures | Los Angeles wildfires and harrowing escapes
12 hours, 59 minutes ago

In pictures | Los Angeles wildfires and harrowing escapes

The Hindu  

Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fuelled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. A man walks past a fire-ravaged business area after the Eaton Fire swept through the place, on January 8, 2025 in Altadena, California. Flames are seen through a window of …

Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires tear through Los Angeles area
15 hours, 23 minutes ago

Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires tear through Los Angeles area

The Hindu  

Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fuelled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. Tens of thousands of people have been notified by authorities to evacuate their homes because of the multiple fires burning in the Los Angeles region. The White House says the …

Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers
15 hours, 28 minutes ago

Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers

Associated Press  

PASADENA, Calif. — Flames and pillars of smoke rose from both sides of the road and a woman yelled in panic as firefighters ushered a crowd of fleeing residents along. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Their escape came as thousands of people fled wildfires …

Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and other structures
15 hours, 39 minutes ago

Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and other structures

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A fast-moving fire broke out in the hills above Hollywood Boulevard and threatened some of the most popular Los Angeles tourist spots as firefighters battled to get control on two other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena. Share Share Copy Link …

In satellite pics: Hollywood burns as US wildfire engulfs Los Angeles
20 hours, 57 minutes ago

In satellite pics: Hollywood burns as US wildfire engulfs Los Angeles

India Today  

Wildfires in at least six neighbourhoods of the US city of Los Angeles have gutted homes and businesses spread over an area of more than 17,000 acres as American authorities continued a mammoth firefighting effort on Thursday. As per US media, the fire tore through the iconic Hollywood Hills and destroyed the homes of several prominent American celebrities on Thursday …

Even after a two-day nightmare, L.A. girds for more days of fire weather
20 hours, 57 minutes ago

Even after a two-day nightmare, L.A. girds for more days of fire weather

LA Times  

Much of Los Angeles County remains under a red flag warning, with forecasters warning of critical fire weather to last through Friday night. Firefighters Thursday were continuing to fight the Palisades fire, which has burned more than 17,000 acres, and the Eaton fire that burned through Pasadena and Altadena areas, charring more than 10,000 acres. But Los Angeles caught a …

L.A. County lacked resources to hold back destructive wildfires. Here’s the latest
20 hours, 57 minutes ago

L.A. County lacked resources to hold back destructive wildfires. Here’s the latest

LA Times  

Here’s what you need to know to start your day. “Because of the ongoing fire, DWP crews also faced difficulty accessing its pump stations, which are used to move water up to the tanks.” Janisse Quiñones, chief executive and chief engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, told The Times her department had “pushed the system to …

Priyanka Chopra reacts to Palisades fire in Los Angeles, says 'hope we're all able to be safe tonight'
20 hours, 57 minutes ago

Priyanka Chopra reacts to Palisades fire in Los Angeles, says 'hope we're all able to be safe tonight'

India TV News  

Palisades Fire is spreading rapidly across Los Angeles in the most destructive way, leaving several homes and major roads closed. Image Source : INSTAGRAMPriyanka Chopra's latest Instagram Stories In another of her Insta Stories, the actress showcased the Palisades fire in Los Angeles, scorching thousands of acres and destroying homes. PeeCee in her latest Instagram Stories gave a shoutout to …

Ravaged homes to slumped cars: Wildfires in Los Angeles kill 5, force thousands to flee
20 hours, 57 minutes ago

Ravaged homes to slumped cars: Wildfires in Los Angeles kill 5, force thousands to flee

India TV News  

Wildfires have wreaked havoc in Los Angeles as it continues to ravage major parts of the area, killing five people and forcing thousands to flee homes. In an update, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said that firefighters from across California and elsewhere had arrived to help along with air operations that were dousing flames. In Pasadena, Fire Chief Chad Augustin …

Los Angeles wildfire is so big that it's visible from space
20 hours, 57 minutes ago

Los Angeles wildfire is so big that it's visible from space

India Today  

A devastating wildfire is currently raging through the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, California, fueled by exceptionally strong winds. Fanned by very strong winds, a wildfire is ripping through the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, California. Taken shortly after the fire broke out, the satellite image shows thick plumes of smoke billowing from the flames near Santa Monica. In …

California wildfires show we are not prepared for climate change
20 hours, 57 minutes ago

California wildfires show we are not prepared for climate change

Salon  

I spent most of the evening on January 7, a Christmas Day celebrated by Orthodox Christians around the world, monitoring local news and emergency apps for evacuation alerts for the Los Angeles area. As one writer pointed out on X on Tuesday night, “this is how people turn into climate refugees.” As Salon has previously reported, nowhere will be safe …

Los Angeles wildfires: Nearly 2 lakh residents under evacuation, Hollywood Hills under threat
20 hours, 57 minutes ago

Los Angeles wildfires: Nearly 2 lakh residents under evacuation, Hollywood Hills under threat

India TV News  

Los Angeles: Firefighters battled early on Thursday to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes. Image Source : APLos Angeles wildfires Within a few hours, firefighters had made major progress on the Sunset Fire …

It’s not really the right time for nasty California fires. What are the factors that changed that?
21 hours, 14 minutes ago

It’s not really the right time for nasty California fires. What are the factors that changed that?

Associated Press  

Southern California is experiencing it’s most devastating winter fires in more than four decades. A man walks past a fire-ravaged business after the Eaton Fire swept through Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. A man walks past a fire-ravaged business after the Eaton Fire swept through Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. Share Share Copy Link copied Email …

Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area and kill 5 as thousands flee homes
23 hours, 40 minutes ago

Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area and kill 5 as thousands flee homes

The Hindu  

Wind-fueled wildfires continued to grow on Wednesday as overtaxed fire crews battled three major out-of-control blazes that killed at least five people and ravaged some of the most picturesque neighbourhoods in the Los Angeles area. “Those erratic wind gusts were throwing embers for multiple miles ahead of the fire.” On the Pacific Coast west of downtown Los Angeles, a major …

Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area and kill 2 as thousands flee homes
23 hours, 40 minutes ago

Wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area and kill 2 as thousands flee homes

The Hindu  

Massive wildfires roaring through the Los Angeles area left neighborhoods in ruins Wednesday, killing at least two people and threatening landmarks made famous by Hollywood as desperate residents escaped through flames, hurricane-force winds and towering columns of smoke. More than 1,000 structures were destroyed and numerous people were hurt in the fires, including first responders, said Los Angeles County Fire …

What to know about wildfires raining embers onto the Los Angeles area
1 day, 5 hours ago

What to know about wildfires raining embers onto the Los Angeles area

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, with fast-moving flames burning through homes and businesses as residents flee smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities. Other fires The Eaton Fire in the Altadena area, which started around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, quickly burned 1.6 square miles by early Wednesday according to fire …

‘Explosion on right, houses on fire on left’: How Los Angeles wildfires started; will it worsen overnight?
1 day, 9 hours ago

‘Explosion on right, houses on fire on left’: How Los Angeles wildfires started; will it worsen overnight?

Live Mint  

Los Angeles wildfires: Thousands have fled and more have been evacuated as three ferocious wildfires continued to spread in Los Angeles, devouring multi-dollar homes, sheds, cars and everything that came in the way as hurricane-force winds fueled rapid blaze growth. According to the reports, the Los Angeles wildfires are not expected to be contained tonight and are in fact, likely …

Palisades wildfire forces thousands to flee: In Pictures
1 day, 9 hours ago

Palisades wildfire forces thousands to flee: In Pictures

The Hindu  

More than 30,000 people evacuated their homes as a wildfire ripped through an upscale coastal area of Los Angeles on Tuesday and into Wednesday, with Hollywood celebrities among those fleeing by car and on foot as flames engulfed homes and set hillsides ablaze. A U.S flag flies as fire engulfs a structure while the Palisades Fire burns during a windstorm …

Live updates: Los Angeles wildfires race through Pacific Palisades, Sylmar, Eaton Canyon
55 years ago

Live updates: Los Angeles wildfires race through Pacific Palisades, Sylmar, Eaton Canyon

CNN  

Elderly patients are quickly evacuated into emergency vehicles as embers and flames approach during the Eaton fire in Pasadena, California on January 7. Two other fires have erupted in Los Angeles County: The 100-acre strong Hurst fire north of San Fernando, and the Eaton fire in Altadena, which has grown to 1,000 acres in a matter of hours. At a …

I saw a massive wall of smoke engulf my home... I knew I had to escape the Pacific Palisades wildfire
1 day, 14 hours ago

I saw a massive wall of smoke engulf my home... I knew I had to escape the Pacific Palisades wildfire

Daily Mail  

A Pacific Palisades man has told how he made the potentially life-saving decision to get out of the city of Los Angeles as a massive fire continues to spread. Mike Maholias, 30, told DailyMail.com how he woke up on Tuesday and became concerned by the strong winds sweeping across the city, but still went about his day, working from home …

Hollywood stars across Los Angeles react to fast-moving Pacific Palisades wildfire
1 day, 15 hours ago

Hollywood stars across Los Angeles react to fast-moving Pacific Palisades wildfire

Daily Mail  

Stars across Los Angeles are taking to social media to express their devastation over the destructive Pacific Palisades wildfire, which has been burning out of control since Tuesday morning. In response to the life-threatening fire, which has evacuated about 30,000 people as flames threatened more than 10,000 homes, some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Chris Pratt and his mother-in-law, Maria …

Thousands Flee As Wildfires Burn Out Of Control In And Around Los Angeles
Top News
1 day, 15 hours ago

Thousands Flee As Wildfires Burn Out Of Control In And Around Los Angeles

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled and straining resources as the fires burned uncontained early Wednesday. A resident of a senior center is evacuated as the Eaton Fire approaches on Jan. 7, 2025 in Altadena, Calif. Ethan Swope via …

Palisades Fire Burns Homes in Wealthy Los Angeles Neighborhood
1 day, 17 hours ago

Palisades Fire Burns Homes in Wealthy Los Angeles Neighborhood

Live Mint  

-- A fast-moving wildfire ripped through an affluent area of Los Angeles, destroying homes and forcing thousands of people to evacuate as firefighters warned that conditions would worsen overnight. About 30,000 people were ordered to leave their homes on Tuesday after a brush fire erupted in the Pacific Palisades community, causing panic and traffic gridlock, with some abandoning their cars …

Eugene Levy caught in gridlock of Los Angeles residents evacuating Pacific Palisades amid wind-fueled wildfire
1 day, 18 hours ago

Eugene Levy caught in gridlock of Los Angeles residents evacuating Pacific Palisades amid wind-fueled wildfire

Daily Mail  

Eugene Levy was among the Pacific Palisades, California residents caught in the gridlock of residents fleeing the upscale area amid a fast-moving wildfire in the Los Angeles hillsides, exacerbated by a fierce windstorm. Eugene Levy, 78, was among the Pacific Palisades, California residents caught in the gridlock of residents fleeing the upscale area amid a fast-moving wildfire in the LA …

Pacific Palisades fire map: Track where hellish Los Angeles blaze is heading next in California
Top News
1 day, 18 hours ago

Pacific Palisades fire map: Track where hellish Los Angeles blaze is heading next in California

Daily Mail  

A huge section of southern California was ablaze Tuesday night as the Pacific Palisades fire continued to spread westward, a fire map shows. As of Tuesday evening, flames extend as far west as Malibu and as far east as Topanga State Park, according to the fire map released by the Los Angeles County Bureau of Land Management. More than 100 …

James Woods among Pacific Palisades residents to evacuate homes as wind-fueled wildfire spreads across LA
1 day, 20 hours ago

James Woods among Pacific Palisades residents to evacuate homes as wind-fueled wildfire spreads across LA

Daily Mail  

James Woods had to evacuate his Pacific Palisades, California home on Tuesday amid dangerous wildfires in the upscale area. Pictured in LA in 2017 The Oscar-nominated actor took to X/ Twitter on with multiple posts detailing the damage as a fast-moving wildfire in the Los Angeles hillsides was exacerbated by a fierce windstorm in Southern California The Casino actor said …

Strong winds drive wildfires, evacuations across California’s Los Angeles
1 day, 20 hours ago

Strong winds drive wildfires, evacuations across California’s Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

California firefighters have battled wind-whipped wildfires that have torn across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled, straining resources as officials prepared for the situation to worsen. A blaze that started hours earlier ripped through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, a hillside area along the coast dotted with celebrity residences and memorialised by …

Thousands evacuate as winds drive wildfires into California’s Los Angeles
1 day, 20 hours ago

Thousands evacuate as winds drive wildfires into California’s Los Angeles

Al Jazeera  

Some frightened residents were forced to abandon their cars and flee on foot from rapidly growing conflagration. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee parts of Los Angeles as strong winds drove the rapid growth of wildfires around the western United States city. Frightened residents abandoned their cars on one of the only roads in and out …

As fires tore across L.A., Mayor Karen Bass traveled back from Africa
1 day, 20 hours ago

As fires tore across L.A., Mayor Karen Bass traveled back from Africa

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass tour the downtown business district of Pacific Palisades as the Palisades fire burns on Wednesday. Asked about the fire hydrants, officials with the Department of Water and Power said there had been “a tremendous demand” on the city’s water system, which had been pushed “to the extreme.” The system received four times …

Los Angeles wildfire: Hollywood stars including James Woods, Mandy Moore forced to flee
1 day, 20 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfire: Hollywood stars including James Woods, Mandy Moore forced to flee

India TV News  

The massive fire in the Los Angeles forest in America has now reached residential areas. These include Hollywood stars Mark Hamill, James Woods and Mandy Moore. The Pacific Palisades fire caused so much devastation that everything was burnt to ashes in a few minutes. 3,000 acres have been burnt to ashes in Pacific Palisades According to local media reports, the …

California fire: Wind-whipped wildfire turns scary in Los Angeles, people seen frantically fleeing
1 day, 20 hours ago

California fire: Wind-whipped wildfire turns scary in Los Angeles, people seen frantically fleeing

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/7 Water is dropped by a helicopter on the advancing Palisades fire in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday. A third wildfire started around 10.30 pm and quickly prompted evacuations in Sylmar, a San Fernando Valley community that is the northernmost neighbourhood in Los Angeles. Image Source : pti 5/7 A third wildfire …

Sunset Boulevard in ruins: Fire’s massive scale comes into focus in Pacific Palisades
1 day, 20 hours ago

Sunset Boulevard in ruins: Fire’s massive scale comes into focus in Pacific Palisades

LA Times  

Donald Bryce is devastated upon viewing the remains of his father-in-law Stuart McCallister’s home, destroyed in the Palisades fire. As the catastrophic Palisades fire receded from one of the city’s iconic thoroughfares, smoke and ash rendered the once picturesque landscape into something oddly lunar. Much of what remained Wednesday of the “Alphabet Streets” neighborhood of the Palisades, a mostly flat …

2 killed in Los Angeles wildfires; many buildings ruined, over 70,000 evacuated
1 day, 20 hours ago

2 killed in Los Angeles wildfires; many buildings ruined, over 70,000 evacuated

India Today  

At least two people were killed as a trio of fast-growing wildfires raged out of control on Wednesday near Los Angeles, destroying hundreds of buildings, scorching hillsides and prompting officials to order some 70,000 people to evacuate their homes. More than 1,000 structures have been destroyed, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said at a news conference on Wednesday. …

Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more
1 day, 20 hours ago

Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more

LA Times  

Steve Salinas shields his face from intense heat as he hoses down a neighbor’s rooftop on Sinaloa Avenue in Altadena. Shelters have been set up at the following places: Animal evacuations: Large animals can be taken to the following places: Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 W. Riverside Dr. in Burbank Pierce College Equestrian Center, 7100 El Rancho Dr. in Woodland …

Palisades Fire forces thousands to evacuate, threatens 13,000 structures in Los Angeles
1 day, 20 hours ago

Palisades Fire forces thousands to evacuate, threatens 13,000 structures in Los Angeles

India Today  

A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds swept through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences Tuesday, burning homes and forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. pic.twitter.com/gqnJdgm6UY — California Wildfire Tracking January 8, 2025 Structures Damaged, but Full Extent Unknown California Governor Gavin Newsom reported numerous structures destroyed, though officials have not confirmed the total number. …

Fires tear through Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and Sylmar
1 day, 20 hours ago

Fires tear through Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and Sylmar

LA Times  

Here’s what you need to know to start your day. The Palisades fire The blaze started around 10:30 a.m near homes in L.A.’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood. “And the Southern California landscape — ripe for wildfire and never far from chronic water shortages — is paying the price.” The windy week will bring more hazards UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain noted …

Wildfire horror in Los Angeles: Thousands flee homes as fire burns out of control
1 day, 20 hours ago

Wildfire horror in Los Angeles: Thousands flee homes as fire burns out of control

India Today  

The Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles has been plunged into horror as a ferocious wildfire, fuelled by strong winds, tore through the area, leaving devastation in its wake. Firefighters hose down flames as the Palisades Fire destroys a residence in the Los Angeles Pacific Palisades neighbourhood. Fire crews battle the Palisades Fire as it burns a residence in the …

Explained: How California's Santa Ana Winds are fuelling the Palisades Fire
1 day, 20 hours ago

Explained: How California's Santa Ana Winds are fuelling the Palisades Fire

India Today  

The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles erupted around 10:30 a.m., fuelled by powerful Santa Ana winds that the National Weather Service warned could be “life-threatening” and the strongest in over a decade. Santa Ana winds, common in Southern California during cooler months, are known for spreading wildfires. Here’s a look at the often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees …

Video: Bulldozers clear abandoned cars amid Los Angeles wildfire evacuations
1 day, 20 hours ago

Video: Bulldozers clear abandoned cars amid Los Angeles wildfire evacuations

India Today  

Thousands of residents in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades evacuated their homes as they fled a massive wildfire that raged through the upscale locality, destroying acres within hours. Visuals showed bulldozers ploughing through nearly 200 vehicles in the Pacific Palisades, one of the poshest localities in Los Angeles. A rapidly growing wildfire destroyed several homes and forced the evacuation of at …

When will perilous L.A. winds finally calm down? Here is the fire forecast
1 day, 20 hours ago

When will perilous L.A. winds finally calm down? Here is the fire forecast

LA Times  

Two people ride past a burning house off Enchanted Way in the Marquez Knolls neighborhood of Pacific Palisades. “We’re still in the stronger wind period,” said Mike Wofford, a meteorologist at National Weather Service, noting that wind gusts Wednesday morning reached 75 mph in the La Cañada Flintridge area and 65 mph in the foothills of the San Gabriel mountains. …

L.A. officials admit firefighters were overwhelmed and outgunned by deadly firestorms
1 day, 20 hours ago

L.A. officials admit firefighters were overwhelmed and outgunned by deadly firestorms

LA Times  

Samuel Girma braves the heat of a burning house as he tries to prevent the fire’s spread. Local fire officials acknowledged Wednesday that they were overwhelmed by the power and size of the three major fires burning in Los Angeles County and that crews and resources were taxed to the extreme. Firefighters were heard on emergency radios requesting additional support …

Massive wildfire rages through Los Angeles hillside, forces 30,000 to evacuate
1 day, 20 hours ago

Massive wildfire rages through Los Angeles hillside, forces 30,000 to evacuate

India Today  

A wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes and creating traffic jams as 30,000 people evacuated beneath huge plumes of smoke that covered much of the metropolitan area. At least 1,262 acres of the Pacific Palisades area between Santa Monica and Malibu had burned, officials said, after they had already warned of extreme fire …

Satellite images show how fires exploded across L.A. in just a few hours
1 day, 20 hours ago

Satellite images show how fires exploded across L.A. in just a few hours

LA Times  

The wind-blown fires sweeping over large swaths of Los Angeles County have destroyed at least 1,000 structures and caused thousands of people to evacuate their homes. 11 a.m. Tuesday — Palisades fire is visible from space Los Angeles Fire Department officials first put out word of a brush fire in Pacific Palisades on X at 10:41 a.m. A little more …

Raging wildfires force mass evacuations in Los Angeles | Horrific pictures
1 day, 20 hours ago

Raging wildfires force mass evacuations in Los Angeles | Horrific pictures

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/13 A fire near a nature preserve forced staff to evacuate senior centre residents, including a 102-year-old, under falling embers. Image Source : AP 2/13 Firefighters battled fierce wildfires across Los Angeles, destroying homes and straining resources as tens of thousands evacuated. Image Source : AP 7/13 President Joe Biden cancelled a Riverside County trip, stayed …

Los Angeles wildfire spirals out of control, 30,000 homes evacuated; residents say never seen this before
Top News
1 day, 20 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfire spirals out of control, 30,000 homes evacuated; residents say never seen this before

India TV News  

Los Angeles: A fast-moving wildfire broke out on Tuesday in the inland foothills northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city's Pacific Palisades neighbourhood along the coast, destroying many homes and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands. Image Source : APThe Palisades Fire ravages a neighbourhood amid high winds in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of …

Pacific Palisades locals describe catastrophic fire as they escape with designer suitcases: 'Like a disaster movie'
1 day, 21 hours ago

Pacific Palisades locals describe catastrophic fire as they escape with designer suitcases: 'Like a disaster movie'

Daily Mail  

A fire is raging in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Southern California which is known for high-end shops and A-list celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Ben Affleck. Firefighters run as a brush fire burns in Pacific Palisades, California A firefighter protects a structure from the advancing in California A fire is raging in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Southern California …

See photos of fire, smoke and flight as wildfires race across Southern California
1 day, 21 hours ago

See photos of fire, smoke and flight as wildfires race across Southern California

Associated Press  

Strong winds that sent wildfires ripping through the mountains and foothills around Los Angeles on Wednesday fed a spectacle of smoke, flames and flight. The Eaton Fire destroys a structure Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The Palisades Fire burns a Christmas tree inside a residence …

Discover Related