Pacific Palisades Fire: Newsom Declares State of Emergency, 30,000 Ordered to Evacuate

About 13,000 structures are under threat, according to authorities, but the exact number of buildings damaged or destroyed by the blaze is not yet clear.
Pacific Palisades Fire: Newsom Declares State of Emergency, 30,000 Ordered to Evacuate
A helicopter drops water on the flames of the wind-driven Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, California, on Jan. 7, 2025. David Swanson / AFP via Getty Images
Katabella Roberts
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At least 30,000 people were ordered to evacuate their homes on Jan. 7 after a fast-moving wildfire erupted in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. The fire engulfed nearly 3,000 acres of land, prompting California Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.

About 13,000 structures are under threat, according to authorities. The exact number of buildings damaged or destroyed by the blaze is not yet clear.

Katabella Roberts
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Katabella Roberts is a news writer for The Epoch Times, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and business news.