Wildfires devastate Los Angeles, destroying structures, killing civilians, injuring firefighters, forcing evacuations amid powerful winds and low humidity.
A wind-driven fire has swept through the Pacific Palisades and other areas of Los Angeles County. Strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity have created dangerous conditions for firefighters.
The Palisades fire has destroyed approximately 1,000 structures. Many first responders and residents who did not evacuate have sustained significant injuries.
In the Altadena and Pasadena areas, another fast-moving fire has resulted in two civilian fatalities and additional injuries. Over 100 structures have been reported damaged in this region.
These wildfires, fuelled by hurricane-force winds, are affecting notable areas and causing devastation to upscale homes. They threaten neighbourhoods and disrupt the lives of tens of thousands of residents.
As of Wednesday morning, more than 20,000 acres are ablaze, and firefighting efforts have yet to gain control over the blazes. Currently, 70,000 residents in Los Angeles are under evacuation orders, with over 28,000 properties at risk from the two main fires.
Injuries include a serious head injury sustained by a 25-year-old female firefighter. Streets are littered with debris, and many people are trapped in traffic attempting to evacuate, leaving numerous vehicles abandoned.
Power outages are impacting hundreds of thousands in the area. The Reel Inn, a well-known seafood restaurant in Malibu, expressed heartbreak over the damage caused by the ongoing fires.
