Multiple fast-moving wildfires are ravaging Southern California communities, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate their homes as fierce Santa Ana winds continue to fuel the blazes.
Four major fires are currently burning across Los Angeles County with 0% containment as of Wednesday morning:
Palisades Fire
The 3,000-acre brush fire in Pacific Palisades has triggered mandatory evacuations:
- East to Kenter Avenue
- North to Mulholland Road
- South to Pacific Coast Highway
- West to Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Eaton Fire
The 2,227-acre fire near Pasadena requires evacuations in:
- Areas east of Allen Avenue
- North of Washington Boulevard
- West of Sierra Madre Villa Avenue
- Extended zone: North of Orange Grove/Rosemead Boulevard, east of Lake Avenue, west of Michillinda Avenue
Hurst Fire
The 505-acre blaze in San Fernando Valley has evacuation orders for:
- All areas north of Interstate 210 to the I-5 and Route 14 split
Woodley Fire
The newest 75-acre fire near North Woodley Avenue threatens to cross Burbank Boulevard. No evacuation orders are currently in place.
Wind gusts up to 100 mph combined with low humidity have created extreme fire conditions. Red flag warnings remain active until Thursday evening across multiple regions including Malibu coast, Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel Valley, and San Fernando Valley.
At least two deaths have been reported and over 30,000 residents have fled their homes. Officials warn conditions may worsen as wind speeds are expected to increase overnight.
The causes of all fires remain under investigation. Residents in evacuation zones should leave immediately and monitor local emergency alerts for updates.