30,000 Evacuate as Wildfire Rages in Los Angeles

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Los Angeles, California, has led to the evacuation of 30,000 residents, with officials cautioning that increasing winds could exacerbate the situation, Anadolu Agency reported today. According to local media, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that the fire ignited Tuesday morning in the coastal Pacific Palisades area.

Fueled by winds gusting up to 64 kilometers per hour (40 miles per hour), the flames quickly engulfed 200 acres within a few hours and expanded to nearly 3,000 acres by evening. The blaze has already burned 2,921 acres and threatens over 10,000 homes. As a result, evacuation orders were issued for approximately 30,000 individuals in the impacted region.

Forecasts indicate that wind conditions could intensify overnight. Residents are urged to comply with evacuation orders and remain vigilant as the area faces what officials describe as “extreme fire danger.” The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, warning that wind gusts in mountainous and foothill regions may exceed 160 kph (100 mph), complicating firefighting efforts.