Pacific Palisade Fire in Los Angeles Grows to 3,000 Acres, Prompts Mass Evacuations

A brush fire erupted in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Tuesday, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions. Dubbed the Palisades Fire, it quickly expanded to nearly 3,000 acres by evening, prompting evacuation orders for roughly 30,000 residents and threatening over 10,000 homes. Dramatic images showed smoke pillars towering above the coastal neighborhood as flames advanced, forcing residents to flee.