A fast-moving brush fire, dubbed the Palisades Fire, erupted Tuesday morning in Pacific Palisades, Southern California, prompting urgent evacuations as it spread rapidly amid severe winds.
What to Know:
- The Palisades Fire began at 11:04 a.m. southeast of Palisades Drive and has grown to 200 acres within an hour, with no containment reported.
- Evacuations are underway due to the potential threat to life and property, according to Cal Fire.
- A severe windstorm with gusts up to 100 mph in higher elevations is fueling the fire, alongside dry, low-humidity conditions across Southern California.
- Authorities urge residents in affected areas to evacuate immediately for their safety.
Stay with Newsweek for live updates on the Palisades Fire.
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