A massive wildfire burned out of control and burned homes in Pacific Palisades, California, prompting evacuations on Tuesday.
There are currently several large fires burning in Los Angeles County: Pacific Palisades, Eaton, Burt, Sylmar, Tamarac, and King.
Thousands of people were evacuated and the fire grew to more than 2,900 acres, according to reports Los Angeles Times.
Santa Ana’s gusty winds sent embers flying everywhere, making it nearly impossible for firefighters to contain the blaze.
According to accuweatherovernight wind gusts will exceed 85 mph.
Patients at a Pasadena nursing home raced through their driveways as strong winds caused the fire to spread rapidly.
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Breaking news!! Patients race on roads with high risk of fire in Pasadena #Eatonfire #break pic.twitter.com/GwPzxl6eXJ
— FirePhotoGirl (@FirePhotoGirl) January 8, 2025
As the fire raged, caretakers rushed to drive patients across the street from the elderly care facility.
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— FirePhotoGirl (@FirePhotoGirl) January 8, 2025
Elderly patients living on the terraces of Parc Marino were evacuated and safely relocated.
#breaking news: Multiple homes are currently on fire in Altadena. #Eatonfire The size will explode. Crews scramble to evacuate elderly patients at a Pasadena care home as embers and smoke surround the facility. Watch Eyewitness News on air, on the ABC7 app and at: https://t.co/g9x35nVIhJ pic.twitter.com/c80lnPHG2g
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) January 8, 2025
Mandatory evacuations were in place in Pasadena.
The fire ravaged a hilly area near Pasadena.
Hell breaks loose as wildfire forces forced evacuations in Eaton, near Pasadena.pic.twitter.com/nwtW73NNnd
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 8, 2025
