A wildfire is burning rapidly in the Pacific Palisades, fueled by strong winds and threatening numerous homes. Thousands have been forced to evacuate as flames spread quickly, creating chaotic traffic jams. Residents describe the fire as an inferno, with massive smoke plumes filling the sky and hillsides glowing orange.
A fire was burning out of control Tuesday in the Pacific Palisades , threatening numerous homes and forcing thousands to evacuate, amid a potentially “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm. Most of the Pacific Palisades was under an evacuation order, as residents and firefighters fought traffic jams in some areas trying to escape the flames. The blaze broke out around 10:30 a.m.
In some windy corridors, winds up to 100 mph are possible. Critical fire weather: Red flag warnings have been issued across the region, citing 'increased risk for large fires with very rapid fire spread, extreme fire behavior and long-range spotting.' Some areas fall under the most elevated warning of a particularly dangerous situation.
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