California Wildfires Rage Across Los Angeles
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Several fires in Los Angeles County on Wednesday forced people to leave their homes and caused a lot of damage. More than 1,300 buildings were destroyed, and five people died, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Three of the fires, including the two largest, were not under control.
The Palisades Fire spread quickly because of strong winds in northwest Los Angeles. Around 30,000 people had to leave their homes in the rich area of Pacific Palisades. Other fires like the Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, and Sunset fires were also burning. The Woodley Fire in Sepulveda Basin burned 30 acres on Wednesday but was controlled quickly, officials said.
The Palisades Fire started at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and grew to over 17,000 acres with no control, according to Cal Fire. About 300 buildings were destroyed, but L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said the number might be more than 1,000.
The Eaton Fire began Tuesday night in the hills near Altadena, in northern Los Angeles County. Around 40,000 people had to leave their homes. The fire burned over 10,600 acres by Wednesday afternoon and was not controlled. Nearly 1,000 buildings were destroyed, and five people died, officials said.
The Sunset Fire started Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills, near famous places like the Hollywood Bowl and Walk of Fame. People were told to leave as it burned over 40 acres with no control by Wednesday night.
The Hurst Fire started late Tuesday in the Sylmar area and spread quickly. By Wednesday night, it had burned more than 800 acres and was 10% under control, according to Cal Fire.
The Lidia Fire started late Wednesday and grew to 348 acres but was 40% under control by evening, officials said.
Vocabulary and Phrases: destroyed (completely ruined), under control (being managed or contained), spread (expanded or grew over a larger area), evacuate (leave an area for safety reasons), fire chief (the leader of a firefighting department), hills (elevated landforms)
Los Angeles County faced several destructive fires on Wednesday, compelling residents to evacuate their homes. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, these fires resulted in significant damage and claimed the lives of five individuals. Notably, over 1,300 structures were lost, with the two largest fires, among three major ones, remaining uncontrolled.
The Palisades Fire rapidly expanded due to strong winds in the northwest region of Los Angeles, leading to the evacuation of approximately 30,000 residents from the affluent Pacific Palisades area. Fires such as the Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, and Sunset also posed threats. However, the Woodley Fire in Sepulveda Basin, which charred 30 acres on Wednesday, was quickly managed by officials.
The Palisades Fire originated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and, by Wednesday, had expanded to over 17,000 acres without any containment. Cal Fire reported the destruction of nearly 300 structures, although L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone indicated this number could exceed 1,000.
The Eaton Fire began Tuesday night in the hills near Altadena, in northern Los Angeles County. Around 40,000 people had to leave their homes. The fire burned over 10,600 acres by Wednesday afternoon and was not controlled. Nearly 1,000 buildings were destroyed, and five people died, officials said.
The Sunset Fire started Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills, near famous places like the Hollywood Bowl and Walk of Fame. People were told to leave as it burned over 40 acres with no control by Wednesday night.
The Hurst Fire started late Tuesday in the Sylmar area and spread quickly. By Wednesday night, it had burned more than 800 acres and was 10% under control, according to Cal Fire.
The Lidia Fire started late Wednesday and grew to 348 acres but was 40% under control by evening, officials said.
Vocabulary and Phrases: destructive fires (devastating blazes causing significant damage), compelling (forcing or driving someone to act), evacuate (leave an area for safety reasons), significant damage (notable harm or destruction), structures (buildings or constructions), affluent (wealthy), posed threats (presented danger or risk), charred (burned or scorched), managed (handled or controlled), originated (started or began), containment (action of keeping something under control), hills (elevated landforms)
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