Evacuation Map Revealed as Hydrants Run Dry, Roads and Schools Are Shut - Palisades Fire Live

The Pacific Palisades wildfire has swept through more than 3,000 acres since it began yesterday in southern California, destroying scores of homes, mass power outages and the evacuation of 70,000 people.

The fire has caused major road and school closures as fire crews desperately try to contain the blaze. So far, zero percent has been contained as of Wednesday morning. The task has been made even harder as firefighters reported water shortages and hydrants running dry. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) confirmed they have received water shortage reports but could not confirm how many hydrants are effected.

Several roads in the area remain closed today due to the fire, including parts of the Pacific Coast Highway. So far, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) does not appear to have been affected.

Around 18 school districts and 10% of schools around Los Angeles remain closed today due to the threat of the fire. "The situation rapidly changed overnight as the Eaton fire exploded and it is prudent that we follow the science and close schools," Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) said in a statement.

Popular tourist attractions such as the Getty Center, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk also shut their doors today as powerful winds continue to fan the flames and rapidly spread the fire.

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