Los Angeles Wildfires: 3,000 Acres Ablaze and Growing

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Breaking News: Wildfires are ravaging Los Angeles, with the Palisades Fire exploding from 10 acres to 3,000 acres in hours. Here’s what we know:  1. Rapid Spread: Fueled by Santa Ana winds reaching hurricane force and extreme drought conditions, flames engulfed entire neighborhoods within hours.   2. Evacuations and Risks: Over 30,000 residents evacuated, with 13,000 structures under threat.   3. Climate Crisis: Rising temperatures and months of zero rainfall have created the perfect conditions for this disaster.   4. Other Fires: The Eaton Canyon Fire and Hurst Fire are adding to the chaos, consuming 1,000 acres and forcing additional evacuations.    With winds forecasted at 100 mph, firefighters face an uphill battle. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as crews race to protect lives and property.  This is a stark warning about the growing dangers of climate-driven disasters. Stay updated as we track this unfolding tragedy. Location: London WooGlobe Ref : WGA325605 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00BREAKING NEWS Los Angeles is under siege as wildfires ravage

00:04the region.

00:06The Palisades fire has grown from just 10 acres to a staggering 3,000 acres in mere

00:11hours.

00:12How did it happen so fast?

00:14Let's break it down in this minute-long deep dive.

00:18It all started Tuesday morning at 10.30 a.m.

00:21A small brush fire in Pacific Palisades exploded in size, fueled by hurricane-force winds and

00:27dangerously dry conditions.

00:30By the evening, over 30,000 residents had been evacuated, and 13,000 structures were

00:35at risk.

00:37California's infamous Santa Ana winds turned this fire into a monster, spreading flames

00:42at an alarming rate.

00:44The lack of rainfall since May and rising temperatures caused by global warming created

00:48the perfect storm for disaster.

00:51The chaos didn't stop there.

00:53A second fire erupted in Eaton Canyon, consuming 1,000 acres overnight.

00:58And a third, the Hearst fire, spread quickly in Sylmar, forcing even more evacuations.

01:05With winds expected to hit 100 miles per hour, firefighters are in a race against time.

01:10Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as bulldozers work to clear roads

01:15and emergency teams battle the blaze.

01:18This is a stark reminder of how human-driven climate change is reshaping our world.

01:23Stay tuned as we bring you updates on the fight to contain these devastating wildfires.

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