A massive wildfire fueled by hurricane-force winds ripped through the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying buildings and prompting panicked evacuations. Thousands of residents fled their homes, leaving behind cars and valuables as flames engulfed the area. Firefighters battled the blaze from the ground and air, facing challenging terrain and strong winds. Despite the chaotic scene, there were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries.
A firefighter battles flames from the Palisades Fire on Jan 7, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles , California .
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said despite the chaotic evacuation, there were no immediate reports of any deaths or injuries. United States President Joe Biden was briefed on the fire, and his team was in touch with local officials to offer federal assistance, the White House said.
"There was smoke in the distance, and I was assured that it would not come over the hill ... Five minutes later, it's coming down the hill," he said.Evacuee Kelsey Trainor said she saw the fire explode in size as she was fleeing her home. People stop to take a breath as they evacuate along Sunset Boulevard while the Palisades Fire burns amid a powerful windstorm on Jan 7, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The fire came as the area was being hit by seasonal Santa Ana winds that forecasters said could develop into the worst windstorm in a decade.
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