Los Angeles wildfire Highlights: Firefighters battled early Thursday to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes. Thousands of structures have been damaged or destroyed in the hilly coastal neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, making it the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.
Due to strong offshore winds and low humidity, Red Flag warnings are in effect until Friday evening in much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. At least , people were ordered to evacuate β a number that kept changing because evacuation orders were continually being issued. Residents have been advised to protect themselves and their loved ones from wildfire smoke and ash. If the air quality is bad, stay inside as much as possible and close all windows, doors and vents," the California Department of Public Health said.
According to AFP report, the raging fire engulfed multimillion-dollar homes, mapping 3,acre 1,hectare land in the Santa Monica Mountains The fire extinguishing teams used bulldozers to push dozens of luxury vehicles, ranging from expensive models of BMW and Tesla to Mercedes. Get the latest updates on the Los Angeles, California Wildfire. Our detailed blog has movedβCatch all the latest developments and updates here.
The game was moved out of the Los Angeles area as wildfires continued to ravage Southern California. Hollywood celebrity Mandy Moore has faced a devastating loss amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Taking to Instagram, the 'This Is Us' star shared that she is "devastated and gutted" after the Eaton Fire--located about 30 miles east of the Pacific Palisades Fire--rapidly spread in her neighbourhood. A post shared by Mandy Moore mandymooremm.
Drone footage shared on social media showed the devastating aftermath of the LA fires which have destroyed thousands of homes. At least five people were killed and thousands of structures were burned as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area, officials said. Fast-moving flames blazed through homes and businesses as residents fled smoke-filled canyons and picturesque neighborhoods that are home to many celebrities.
