Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
By David Swanson CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A rapidly growing wildfire broke out some 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, burning 5,054 acres (20 square km) while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control,
The Hughes fire about 50 miles north of Los Angeles further taxed firefighters in the region who have managed to bring two major fires in the metropolitan area largely under control.
Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate the Los Angeles area as wildfires continue to tear through the region.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has provided the following maps of the thousands of structures, primarily homes, that were damaged or destroyed in the Palisades
New satellite images from Maxar Technologies show the scale of the destruction and damage left so far by the wildfires raging in Southern California. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that the Palisades Fire had spread to 17,234 acres with 0 percent containment.
2018’s Camp Fire is considered California’s most destructive wildfire overall, according to Cal Fire. The 153,336-acre wildfire destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings and killed 85 people. When it comes to property damage alone, the Palisades Fire is the third-most destructive wildfire in state history, according to Cal Fire records.
Areas of Los Angeles County in Southern California are under mandatory evacuation orders following multiple fires that have started.
Ventura County joins LA County on the list of areas that has mandatory evacuation orders in place due to wildfires.
Cian Lawlor's father was dispatched to the Palisades Fire just over a week ago and he's been working it ever since.
among the deadliest in California history. Nine people are also confirmed dead in the Palisades fire, bringing the total death toll for the series of blazes raging across Los Angeles to 25.
The Palisades Fire, which started on Jan. 7, has burned 23,713 acres and has destroyed 5,828 structures, including homes and businesses, according to an update from Cal Fire on Monday. At least 10 fire-related deaths have been reported in the Palisades Fire.