Wildfires continue to rage across more than 27,000 acres in Southern California – with one of the fires now the most destructive in the history of Los Angeles – as crews battled the blazes, with more than 150,000 people evacuated.
A new blaze erupted in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, prompting further evacuation orders. In total, at least five people have been killed, countless are hurt and more than 1,000 structures are in ruin as the blazes devastate Southern California.
The Palisades Fire, now the most destructive LA has seen, is burning more than 17,000 acres, while the Eaton Fire has scorched some 10,600 acres. The Sunset fire in Hollywood has engulfed 43 acres. All three fires are a zero percent containment.
LA Mayor Karen Bass called on residents to “conserve water to the extent that you can” as firefighters battle the historic blaze. She said: “But make no mistake, Los Angeles will rebuild stronger than ever.”
The fires have forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents, including more than 60,000 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. More than 450,000 people are without power throughout the region, according to PowerOutage.us.
Source : independent.co.uk
