Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles Amid High Winds and Dry Conditions

Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles Amid High Winds and Dry Conditions

Wildfires are raging across several regions of Los Angeles, fueled by strong winds and extreme dryness. Firefighters are struggling to contain the rapidly spreading blazes, with one official stating to the BBC on Thursday that they are still expanding.

Pacific Palisades Fire: Los Angeles’s Most Destructive in History

The largest fire is located in the Pacific Palisades district, home to numerous celebrities. It has become the most devastating fire in Los Angeles history, destroying over 1,000 structures. The situation is evolving rapidly, with maps and images depicting the expanse of the fires and their impact from above.

Hollywood Hills Fire Leads to Gridlock and Evacuations

On Wednesday, a fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills, overlooking Hollywood. Dense smoke engulfed nearby roads, causing gridlock on Hollywood Boulevard and traffic congestion as residents attempted to evacuate.

Five Active Fires Continue to Spread

Five fires are currently active and growing in the Los Angeles area: * Palisades fire (17,000+ acres, 30,000+ evacuated) * Eaton fire (10,000+ acres, 5+ fatalities) * Hurst fire (850 acres) * Lidia fire (350 acres) * Sunset fire (50 acres)

Two Fires Contained

Two smaller fires have been contained: * Woodley fire (30 acres) * Olivas fire (11 acres)

Palisades Fire Exceeds 17,000 Acres

The Palisades fire has grown to an unprecedented size, surpassing 17,000 acres. It is comparable in magnitude to an area stretching from Clapham to Greenwich in London or significant portions of lower Manhattan and Queens in New York City.

Eaton Fire Devastates Altadena Neighborhood

The Eaton fire has had a devastating impact on the Altadena neighborhood. Images show widespread destruction, including the Jewish Temple, a landmark in use since 1941.