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Hollywood Hills Fire Sees 360,000 People Evacuated
On Thursday, the Hollywood Hills Fire in Los Angeles County persisted, resulting in the evacuation of approximately 360,000 individuals, the destruction of over 1,000 structures, and the loss of at least six lives.
The Hollywood Hills Fire, which continued to rage through Los Angeles County on Thursday, resulted in the evacuation of approximately 360,000 individuals, the destruction of over 1,000 structures, and the loss of at least six lives. In an effort to extinguish the flames, thousands of firefighters had to descend on the area.
The Palisades Fire, which has consumed over 17,000 acres, has become the most destructive wildfire to have ever affected Los Angeles.
“The Palisades fire is currently undergoing damage assessments.” During a news conference on Thursday morning, Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley disclosed that preliminary reports indicate that the number of damaged or destroyed structures is in the thousands.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reports that, in addition to the Palisades Fire, four other blazes are currently burning: the Eaton Fire, which has consumed approximately 10,600 acres thus far; the Hurst Fire, which has consumed approximately 855 acres but is only 10% contained; the Lidia Fire, which has expanded to 348 acres but is 60% contained; and the Sunset Fire, which has consumed approximately 43 acres. Officials have reported that these wildfires are 0% contained, with the exception of the Lidia and Hurst fires.
Hollywood Hills Fire Sees 360,000 People Evacuated
Hollywood Hills Ablaze
The Sunset Fire, which broke out in the densely populated Hollywood Hills late Wednesday, resulted in additional evacuations in areas such as Hollywood Boulevard and Runyon Canyon Park. The flames will be attempted to be extinguished by thousands of firefighters who will descend on the area.
The Palisades Fire, which has consumed over 17,000 acres, has become the most destructive wildfire to have ever affected Los Angeles.
“The Palisades fire is currently undergoing damage assessments.” During a news conference on Thursday morning, Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley disclosed that preliminary reports indicate that the number of damaged or destroyed structures is in the thousands.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reports that, in addition to the Palisades Fire, four other blazes are currently burning: the Eaton Fire, which has consumed approximately 10,600 acres thus far; the Hurst Fire, which has consumed approximately 855 acres but is only 10% contained; the Lidia Fire, which has expanded to 348 acres but is 60% contained; and the Sunset Fire, which has consumed approximately 43 acres. Officials have reported that these wildfires are 0% contained, with the exception of the Lidia and Hurst fires.
The Sunset Fire, which broke out in the densely populated Hollywood Hills late Wednesday, resulted in additional evacuations in areas such as Hollywood Boulevard and Runyon Canyon Park.
