Pacific Palisades Wildfire Forces 30,000 to Evacuate

A massive wildfire has swept through a Los Angeles neighborhood, destroying homes and forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The fire has already scorched almost 3,000 acres (1,200 hectares) of land in the Pacific Palisades region and continues to spread quickly.

According to news agency AFP, hurricane-strength winds intensified the situation, causing widespread panic and disorganized evacuations as the fire spread.

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The fire spread to an area filled with multimillion-dollar homes in the Santa Monica Mountains, where firefighters used bulldozers to clear abandoned vehicles, including luxury brands such as BMWs, Teslas, and Mercedes, from the roads.

Despite the chaotic evacuations, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley stated that there were no immediate reports of fatalities or injuries, and more than 30,000 people have been ordered to leave the area.

Los Angeles Wildfire: Key Updates Here

• A wildfire in Los Angeles spread through a high-end area as a powerful windstorm battered Southern California.
• The fire broke out mid-morning and spread rapidly, catching many residents off guard.
• The fire occurred while the area was experiencing seasonal Santa Ana winds, which forecasters warned could turn into the worst windstorm in a decade, with gusts reaching up to 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour.
• The fire quickly engulfed almost 2 square miles (slightly more than 5 square kilometers) of land in the Pacific Palisades area of western Los Angeles.
• Hundreds of firefighters flooded the area, combating the blaze both from the ground and the air,
  while teams worked on steep slopes to trim vegetation and build firebreaks.
• Kristin Crowley, Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department, mentioned that despite the hectic
  evacuation, there were no immediate reports of fatalities or injuries.
• Approximately 30,000 people were instructed to evacuate due to the rapidly spreading flames.
• Acting Mayor and Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson declared
  a state of emergency in the American city due to the fire.

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