5 Simultaneous Wildfires Wreak Havoc on Los Angeles — 1,000 Structures Destroyed, 2 Deaths Confirmed
Raging wildfires that broke out in various regions of Los Angeles, CA, Tuesday and Wednesday are spreading across the region due to extreme winds, causing historic destruction of homes and displacing thousands of people. . .
Reporter @jasmineviel comforts an emotional Altadena resident as she watches her home burn up in flames. Our @kcalnews reporter and photographer were able to rescue the woman's pet chickens, but she still has some pet ducks left on the property. https://t.co/oQsjslV8hR pic.twitter.com/iVO19w9bXl
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 8, 2025
Compelling eyewitness videos of the L.A. wildfires and survivors reacting to their neighborhoods’ destruction:
The impact of these fires and winds are devastating.
I just got off the phone with @POTUS and discussed an urgent path forward towards recovery for the thousands of families impacted.
Thank you @CAgovernor and Senator @AlexPadilla4CA for your continued support for our city. pic.twitter.com/zYa8DsD327
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) January 8, 2025
"That was pretty much a gutshot to see that." A man who evacuated from his home on Tuesday night during the Los Angeles wildfires broke down in tears when he returned to his neighborhood on Wednesday, and saw the homes in his neighborhood completely destroyed. pic.twitter.com/NXFiOmwc18
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 8, 2025
A flight passenger traveling from Denver to Los Angeles captured footage of the Palisades Fire tearing across neighborhoods as the plane was making its descent into Los Angeles International Airport. The plane was originally going to land in Burbank, but was diverted to LAX.… pic.twitter.com/Wdtb9vhOOb
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 8, 2025
Current conditions, #Palisadesfire pic.twitter.com/yWpR1SXk3o
— Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) January 8, 2025
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Officials warn of unsafe air quality due to wildfire smoke, with Mayor Bass warning residents to stay indoors and wear masks.
As Angelenos start their Wednesday morning, there will be notable impacts to air quality with winds pushing smoke across the Los Angeles area.
Please limit your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed and wearing a properly fit mask. https://t.co/KG6UMYNoZb pic.twitter.com/UyuTEyBuXT
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) January 8, 2025
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