A brush fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles forced tens of thousands of Southern Californians to evacuate their homes on Tuesday. Fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, the Palisades Fire grew to over 1,200 acres in a matter of hours. Dramatic images showed smoke billowing over the coastal neighborhood, with flames approaching homes and residents fleeing on foot. More than 10,000 homes are at risk, according to Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley, with approximately 30,000 residents under evacuation orders. The situation was described by one resident as “apocalyptic.” Live coverage of the fire was provided by local media outlets.
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