The Los Angeles County Fire Department shared an update on efforts to contain the fast-moving Palisades Fire late Tuesday night, which has put tens of thousands of people under an evacuation order due to the immediate threat to life.
As of Wednesday morning, the Palisades Fire has ravaged more than 2921 acres and is zero percent contained. LA County firefighters are also simultaneously battling the Eaton Fire and Hurst Fire, both of which are zero percent contained.
The fires are barreling through the length of approximately five football fields a minute, Fox News reported, making containment in dense areas extremely tough for firefighters.
Strong Santa Ana winds of up to 80 mph are propelling the flames and wind gusts of up to 60 mph are expected into Thursday.
PALISADES FIRE | 2921 acres 0% containment. Extreme fire behavior, short & long-range spotting, continues to challenge firefighting efforts for the Palisades Fire. Winds gusts up to 60 MPH are expected to continue through Thursday. pic.twitter.com/QHKIh6u6FD
— L.A. County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) January 8, 2025
Holy shlit. Pray for California pic.twitter.com/K0QW2pBvKm
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 8, 2025
