SoCal: Evacuations Underway as Massive 60+ sq mile Wildfires Rage Out of Control Amidst Santa Ana Winds

Evacuations were underway as a massive wildfire raged out of control and engulfed homes in Pacific Palisades, California, on Tuesday.

According to AccuWeather, wind gusts reached up to 65 miles per hour in Southern California on Tuesday.

Shocking video of a ‘fire tornado’ was posted to X.

People panicked after they got stuck in traffic trying to flee the fire and abandoned their cars on Sunset Blvd.

The cars were being bulldozed to make room for emergency vehicles.

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SoCal: Evacuations Underway as Massive 772-Acre Wildfire Rages Out of Control in Pacific Palisades Amid Gusty Winds - People Panic and Abandon Their Cars! (VIDEOS) | The Gateway Pundit | by Cristina Laila

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Pacific Palisades has forced evacuations as powerful winds fuel the flames. Discover the latest updates on this developing situation and its impact on the community.

www.thegatewaypundit.com

 

[1LoverofGod]

California fires updates for Sunday, Jan. 26​

LOS ANGELES - As the long road to recovery continues for the thousands devastated by Los Angeles' recent wildfires, the region braces for a winter storm that could trigger land movement across Southern California.

While the rain is much-needed, it could also be destructive.

Officials said residents in the burn scar areas should prepare for mudslides and land movement, in particular, survivors in Altadena and other parts of the San Gabriel Valley– who were devastated by the Eaton Fire – and residents in the Pacific Palisades – who were hit by the Palisades Fire.

Mud/rockslide warning issued for Altadena and Malibu
6 a.m.: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued a warning for residents in Altadena and Malibu.

Eaton Fire nears full containment​

5:20 a.m.: The latest data from Cal Fire indicates the Eaton Fire is 95% contained with 14,021 acres burned.

Palisades Fire 84% contained​

5:15 a.m.: Fire crews have now reached 84% containment of the Palisades Fire that charred 23,448 acres.

Hughes Fire approaches full containment​

5 a.m.: The Hughes Fire is now 90% contained with 10,425 acres burned, Cal Fire said.

The Eaton Fire​

The Eaton Fire was first reported on Tuesday, Jan. 7 near Altadena and Midwick drives.

Some residents did not survive the flames and at least 7,000 structures were destroyed.

A lawsuit filed Monday claims Southern California Edison equipment sparked the Eaton Fire.

The Palisades Fire​

The Palisades Fire broke out on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 7 as parts of Southern California were hit by powerful Santa Ana winds – the strongest to hit the area in over a decade, officials said. The piercing winds not only intensified the spread of the fire, it also prevented helicopters and planes from dumping water or fire retardant onto the burning scene as it was too dangerous to fly during the first day of the massive fire.

For Complete Update on The Los Angeles Fires.....

Altadena | FOX 11 Los Angeles

Latest news from the unincorporated area of Altadena in Los Angeles County, California.

www.foxla.com

 

[Hol]

There are ways to slow down erosion, even bales of hay strategically placed, but your governor would rather treat the land and people with reckless abandon as he virtue signals that he deeply cares about the homeless.

 

[1LoverofGod]

LIVE: California fires updates for Monday, Jan. 27​

LOS ANGELES - The first significant winter storm of the season brought Southern California some relief over the weekend in the form of showers, pushing several wildfires in the Los Angeles area closer to full containment.

About a half-inch to an inch of rain is expected around the Los Angeles area by the end of Monday, with one to two inches of rain in the mountains, though the higher elevations will pick up some snow.

But with the rain comes the threat of mudslides as the National Weather Service has placed several burn areas under a flood watch into Monday.

Eaton Fire nears full containment​

98% contained with 14,021 acres burned.

Palisades Fire 94% contained​

with 23,448 acres burned

Hughes Fire 95% contained​

with 10,425 acres burned.

Winter storm triggers mud, debris flow​

from Woodland Hills where there was mud and debris flow on Sunday.

Snow shuts down Grapevine​

LIVE: California fires updates for Monday, Jan. 27

Rain returned to California over the weekend, aiding with the ongoing wildfire fight across the LA area. But the arrival of rain also brought the risk of flash flooding and mudslides in recent burn scar areas.

www.foxla.com

 

[1LoverofGod]

Palisades Fire
Eaton Fire
Hughes Fire
Border 2 Fire
Rosa Fire
CountiesLos Angeles Started1/07/2025 Acres23,448 Containment 96%
CountiesLos Angeles Started1/07/2025 Acres14,021 Containment 99%
CountiesLos Angeles Started1/22/2025 Acres10,425 Containment 98%
CountiesSan Diego Started1/23/2025 Acres6,625 Containment 90%
CountiesSan Luis Obispo Started1/29/2025 Acres80 Containment 50%

Currently Active Incidents​

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Incidents | CAL FIRE

www.fire.ca.gov

 

[1LoverofGod]

Palisades Fire
Eaton Fire
Hughes Fire
Border 2 Fire
Rosa Fire
CountiesLos Angeles Started1/07/2025 Acres23,448 Containment 96%
CountiesLos Angeles Started1/07/2025 Acres14,021 Containment 99%
CountiesLos Angeles Started1/22/2025 Acres10,425 Containment 98%
CountiesSan Diego Started1/23/2025 Acres6,625 Containment 90%
CountiesSan Luis Obispo Started1/29/2025 Acres80 Containment 50%

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Currently Active Incidents​

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Incidents | CAL FIRE

www.fire.ca.gov

When I hit post for this I looked at the post after it posted.
It didn't look like what it looks like now.

Apparently after it posted and I saw it post correctly, I closed the thread and now that I look again it's not the same way it got posted earlier.
Man the crazy things that happen with glitches and auto correct and technology that just seems to do it's own thing

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

When I hit post for this I looked at the post after it posted.
It didn't look like what it looks like now.

Apparently after it posted and I saw it post correctly, I closed the thread and now that I look again it's not the same way it got posted earlier.
Man the crazy things that happen with glitches and auto correct and technology that just seems to do it's own thing

I've had that happen when a current story was replaced by a newer one at the link, and/or something changed at the link, and/or the story got moved and nothing replaced it.

Electronic documents and locations are ephemeral

A good illustration of why it's so important to have hard-copy Bibles, hymnals, etc.

 

[mattfivefour]

When I hit post for this I looked at the post after it posted.
It didn't look like what it looks like now.

Apparently after it posted and I saw it post correctly, I closed the thread and now that I look again it's not the same way it got posted earlier.
Man the crazy things that happen with glitches and auto correct and technology that just seems to do it's own thing

Well, it looks fine to me and conveys the information we need. So don't worry about it. Just remember technology is waiting for our demise.

 

[Tall Timbers]

Gavin Newsom Declares ‘State of Emergency’ for Brush Clearance — Months Too Late​

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a “state of emergency” on Saturday for brush clearance ahead of peak fire season — but months too late to save the devastated communities of Los Angeles from the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Newsom’s press statement did not even try to hide the fact that it came after the destructive fires in L.A.:

Following the devastation of the Los Angeles firestorms and with the risk of wildfire increasing statewide, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to fast-track critical projects protecting communities from wildfire, ahead of peak fire season.

Today’s emergency proclamation will cut bureaucratic red tape – including suspending CEQA [California Environmental Quality Act] and the Coastal Act – that is slowing down critical forest management projects. Text of the proclamation is available here.

Gavin Newsom Declares 'State of Emergency' for Brush Clearance -- Months Too Late

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a "state of emergency" for brush clearance -- months too late to save the communities of L.A.

www.breitbart.com

Months late? The title of the article should read many years late...

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Better late, than never.

I'm guessing "money talks" and the rich and famous have a LOT of it and a HUGE national platform, so something is finally getting done.