A large Los Angeles wildfire has shifted its course, prompting new evacuation orders for affluent neighborhoods in the city’s western edge. The Palisades fire, which began on Tuesday, has burned over 35,000 acres and killed at least 16 people, destroying 10,000 structures. More than 153,000 Angelenos are under evacuation orders as the fire continues to spread.
The fierce Santa Ana winds have eased slightly, but officials warn of continued high winds until at least Wednesday. The Palisades fire has expanded to over 23,000 acres and is now 11% contained, according to CAL Fire.
Residents in areas owned by celebrities like Lebron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Kamala Harris are among those under evacuation orders. LAFD Captain Erik Scott warned that the fire’s eastern portion is experiencing a “new significant flare-up” as it moves north-east.
Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/01/11/wildfire-los-angeles-california-drones-evacuation