Los Angeles Wildfires Force Thousands to Flee

Los Angeles, CA (January 9, 2025) — Raging wildfires, driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, are tearing through the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes and leaving a trail of destruction. Firefighters are battling at least three major blazes spanning from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena.

Key Information:

• Fire Locations and Size:
  • Palisades Fire: West of Los Angeles, approximately 18 square miles (29 square kilometers).
  • Eaton Fire: North of Pasadena, approximately 16.6 square miles (43 square kilometers).
  • Hurst Fire: San Fernando Valley, approximately 0.8 square miles (1.2 square kilometers).
• Evacuations: Over 70,000 residents are under mandatory evacuation orders, primarily in Pacific Palisades, with additional evacuations in Santa Monica and Altadena.
• Power Outages: Widespread power outages are affecting nearly 400,000 customers, according to poweroutage.us.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.