As firefighters battle a fast-moving brush fire in the Pacific Palisades, a second inferno has broken out in nearby Pasadena.
The two fires are forcing more than 30,000 people from their homes. An estimated 200 acres are now ablaze in the Pasadena area as fighters battle the Eaton Fire. Eaton firefighters are moving evacuations along as the fire continues to progress.
Strong Santa Ana winds have grounded aerial firefighting planes, making them unable to fly and stunting aerial waterbombing efforts.
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An estimated 200 acres are now ablaze in the Pasadena area as fighters battle the Eaton Fire. Eaton firefighters are moving evacuations along as the fire continues to progress. (Fox News Digital)
Weather forecasters are warning of the possibility of some of the strongest winds in more than a decade.
“We’ve seen gusts Tuesday evening already reach at least 69 mph in Burbank, 71 mph in Beverly Hills and 81 mph in the Malibu Hills. And sadly, there are hours of devastating winds still to go. We expect these gusts to continue through the night into Wednesday morning before slowly abating Wednesday afternoon. And with tinder dry conditions in place, extreme wildfire conditions will persist,” said Scott Sistek Meterorologist and Fox News Sr. Digital Content Producer.
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Palisades Fire burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Ringo Chiu)
Jason Pack, a former firefighter and FEMA external affairs officer, says firefighters are “battling extreme challenges, including high winds, dry vegetation, and unpredictable fire behavior, which can cause sudden changes in direction or intensity. These factors, combined with smoke reducing visibility and the strain of prolonged operations, make fighting this fire as much about endurance and adaptability as it is about technical skill. Firefighters are doing everything possible to protect lives, homes, and critical infrastructure under incredibly tough conditions.”
The wind whips embers as the Palisades Fire burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Ringo Chiu)
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