The wildfire that has been raging since Tuesday night in the suburbs of Los Angeles, in the United States, has led California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.
Firefighters are still battling the blaze, which has been spreading through a hillside area dotted with celebrity homes.
"I have declared a state of emergency to support communities impacted by the wildfires. Southern Californians: Please remain vigilant, take all necessary precautions, and follow your local emergency guidance," Gavin Newsom wrote on Twitter.
I’ve proclaimed a state of emergency to support the communities impacted by the #PalisadesFire.
Southern California residents: stay vigilant, take all necessary precautions, and follow local emergency guidance. pic.twitter.com/ONlIqbpLtW
—Governor Newsom (@CAgovernor) January 8, 2025
Authorities have said the fire is being fueled by "destructive" winds and is putting the lives of people living in Southern California at risk.
Forecasters warned that the worst could be yet to come, with the windstorm expected to continue across Southern California for days, producing isolated gusts that could reach 100 mph (160 kph).
The fire has already led to the evacuation of residents and the closure of roads.
This is by far the craziest video from the fire in Los Angeles. This guy is filming huge walls of fire around a house they're entering, and there's another person and a dog. I have no idea why they didn't evacuate or what happened to them. Let's hope they're okay. #PalisadesFire pic.twitter.com/QYtsBSKvdl
—Sia Kordestani (@SiaKordestani) January 8, 2025
Southern California has not seen more than a quarter inch of rain since early May. Much of the region has fallen into moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Meanwhile, in the north, several torrential storms occurred.
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