Extreme Fires Whip Across Los Angeles: Updates

A brush fire that began in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday quickly exploded into one of the most destructive firestorms in the region’s history, destroying over 1,000 homes and killing at least two people as of Wednesday. Overstretched firefighters are also battling two other blazes, the Eaton and Hurst fires — all fueled by hurricane-force winds. Hundreds of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate, and California’s governor has declared a state of emergency. Below are scenes of the devastation, growing hour by hour, and live updates.

9:34 a.m., Altadena

9:30 a.m., Altadena

9:26 a.m., Altadena

8:46 a.m., Altadena

8:44 a.m., Malibu

8:36 a.m., Altadena

8:33 a.m., Glendale