at least 2 people have reported This week, the Los Angeles area was left dead, 200,000 people were left without power, and 30,000 people were evacuated as wildfires caused by hurricane-force winds continue. as reported by CBS NewsCalifornia has pre-deployed more than 14,000 personnel and hundreds of assets to contain the fires, and the state of Arizona and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are also providing additional support.
“Firefighters here are not trying to save these buildings, they're trying to prevent these flames from jumping to other areas,” said CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti. It was reported on Tuesday night. “You see all these embers. In some cases, they're carried over a mile. in advance These become the source of the fire, which ignites other houses. ”
The Palisades fire burned more than 2,900 acres, while the Hearst, Eaton and Woodley fires burned less than 100 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (FireCal). Overall, these fires are currently 0% contained.
Meanwhile, a fire in Riverside has burned 11 acres and is 50 percent contained.
in post At X, Vigliotti shared video footage of the aftermath of the Palisades fire.
this The remains of the Pacific Palisades. The shopping district survived. Almost everything else is gone. Homes, apartment complexes…businesses,” he wrote Wednesday morning.
This is what remains of the Pacific Palisades. The shopping district survived. Most everything else is gone. Houses, apartment complexes…companies. pic.twitter.com/Vfz721V48J
— Jonathan Vigliotti 🐋 (@JonVigliotti) January 8, 2025
At a news conference Wednesday morning, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Malone said the Palisades fire was completely destroyed. Estimation 1,000 structures. KTLA added that “a number of people who were not evacuated” were seriously injured. reported.
around of new york timesmore than 200,000 people were without power and 19 school districts issued closures as fires continued. Meanwhile, firefighters difficult times The fire was contained to strong winds, including gusts of up to 99 mph coming from the San Gabriel Mountains.
residents of Nearby cities such as Malibu, Santa Clarita, and NewhallThe authorities also issued an evacuation order..
President Joe Biden, who is in Los Angeles, will continue to monitor the situation while Gov. Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency.
According to live mintActor Steve Guttenberg is known for the following roles: Police academy, all you need is 2 people, 3 men and a babyas fire engines moved the car to assist. A fire engine may come Pacific Palisades area.
“What’s happening now is people carrying their keys with them as if they were in a parking lot. this is not a parking lot,” he told KTLA. Really I need someone to move my car. If you leave your car behind, leave the keys there so a guy like me can move it so the fire trucks can get there. the really, really important. “
The actor said some of the residents on Palisades Drive are trying to evacuate, but stuck Because of traffic jams.
“People are stuck there,” he said. “There are families there, there are pets there. There are people who say. Really need Help. “
He also emphasized the importance of protecting lives over property.
“Don't worry about your personal property,” he stressed. “Just get out. Take your loved ones and leave.”
Prayers for those affected by the Pacific Palisades wildfires
Dear Lord,
you know everything. You know what Californians are going through. As the fire continues to rage, we pray for their safety and hope it is extinguished soon.
In the name of Jesus, amen.
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First publication date is January 8, 2025.
