Several dozen firefighters and pieces of firefighting equipment, including aircraft, were deployed to fight the fire.
US authorities ordered the evacuation of about 30,000 residents of Los Angeles on Wednesday night from the fire, which is being spread by strong winds. The flames have already destroyed many buildings, California Governor Gavin Newsom said. TASR informs based on AP and AFP reports.
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley confirmed the evacuation of approximately 30,000 residents. She added that the flames threaten approximately 13,000 buildings.
A forest fire with an area of approximately 80 hectares threatens the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in the city of Los Angeles in the US state of California. The neighborhood is located on the slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains. The element forced the closure of the highway, thick smoke covers the area, writes AFP.
The flames destroyed a number of buildings, California Governor Gavin Newsom said according to the AP, but did not give a specific number. He warned residents of southern California that the worst is yet to come, as the strongest winds are expected between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. local time (7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CET). Gusts with a speed of up to 160 kilometers per hour are expected, writes AFP with reference to the US National Weather Service (NWS).
The fire broke out on Tuesday morning, its cause was not immediately known. Several dozen firefighters and pieces of firefighting equipment, including airplanes, were deployed to fight it. However, according to AP, the intervention is complicated by the strong wind, which quickly spreads the flames.
