Thousands of
firefighters are working tirelessly to combat at least five massive wildfires
raging across the Los Angeles area. The largest of these, the Palisades Fire in
Pacific Palisades, has burned over 19,000 acres, destroyed thousands of
structures, and remains completely uncontained. Similarly, the Eaton Fire in
Altadena has consumed more than 13,000 acres and is also at zero percent
containment. Over 180,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate as the fires
continue to spread.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden approved
a federal major disaster declaration for Los Angeles County.
