08.01.2025 08:00
A forest fire that broke out in the Pacific Palisades area of California rapidly spread to residential areas due to strong winds. While firefighting teams battled the blaze, evacuation orders were issued for 30,000 people.
The Pacific Palisades area in California, USA has been engulfed in flames. After the forest fire quickly spread to residential areas, evacuation orders were issued for at least 30,000 people.
California, USA has been engulfed in flames. The forest fire that started in the Pacific Palisades area near Los Angeles quickly spread to residential areas, aided by strong winds. While hundreds of firefighting teams dispatched to the area attempted to combat the flames, the Los Angeles Fire Department announced that evacuation orders had been issued for 30,000 people living in approximately 10,000 households. Amateur video footage capturing the moments when the flames surrounded residential areas revealed the panic that ensued.
"WE ARE ALREADY SEEING THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS"
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the strong winds affecting the area have caused the fire to spread rapidly, saying, "We are not yet out of danger. We are already seeing the devastating effects of this fire that started in Pacific Palisades and grew rapidly." Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone noted that meteorologists predict the wind intensity will increase further, stating, "The danger continues." Efforts to combat the fire are ongoing.