Palisades Fire: Residents Flee with Belongings and Art
A man laden with bags packed with belongings and carrying paintings fled his Pacific Palisades home Tuesday night on a bicycle as a wildfire quickly closed in on the neighborhood.
Evacuation Orders Issued
Surrounded by smoke and flying embers and wearing goggles, the man was one of about 30,000 people under evacuations orders in the Palisades Fire, which started Tuesday morning in dry and extremely windy conditions in the coastal LA County community.
A Harrowing Scene
“Backyard’s on fire,” he told NBCLA. “I’m out of here.”
Several homes in the neighborhood were already on fire at about 9:30 p.m. when the man biked away in a harrowing scene. He handed the paintings to NBCLA reporter Robert Kovacik for safe-keeping until he could retrieve them
Multiple Wildfires Rage Across Southern California
The Palisade Fire was one of three wildfires that spread with devastating speed Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. A red flag warning remains in effect into Thursday for widespread parts of Southern California.
Two other major wildfires are burning in the Pacific Palisades, Sylmar and Altadena amidst a powerful windstorm.
Palisades Fire Details
The Palisades Fire in the community of about 23,000 people nestled between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean was at nearly 3,000 acres Wednesday morning. The location is about 5 miles northwest of Santa Monica and 10 miles east of Malibu, just off Pacific Coast Highway.
Eaton Fire and Hurst Fire
The Eaton Fire near the foothill community of Altadena also prompted evacuation orders in the San Gabriel Valley east of Los Angeles after it started Tuesday evening.
The Hurst Fire started late Tuesday in Sylmar, located in the northern San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles.
Conclusion
The devastating wildfires in Southern California have forced thousands of residents to flee their homes, and the situation remains dire. Authorities are working tirelessly to contain the fires and keep residents safe. As the region continues to face extreme weather conditions, it’s essential to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders and safety guidelines.
FAQs
Q: How many people are under evacuation orders?
A: Approximately 30,000 people are under evacuation orders due to the Palisades Fire.
Q: How big is the Palisades Fire?
A: The Palisades Fire is at nearly 3,000 acres as of Wednesday morning.
Q: Where are the other two wildfires located?
A: The Eaton Fire is near Altadena, and the Hurst Fire is in Sylmar.
Q: What is the current weather situation?
A: A red flag warning remains in effect into Thursday for widespread parts of Southern California due to extremely dry and windy conditions.
