**Record-Breaking Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles Area**

Sat Apr 26 2025 07:59:01 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**Record-Breaking Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles Area**

**Los Angeles faces unprecedented wildfires, displacing thousands and destroying historic landmarks.**


**The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles have sparked evacuations, ravaged celebrity neighborhoods, and led to the destruction of thousands of structures amidst severe weather conditions.**


Wildfires are currently wreaking havoc across multiple regions in Los Angeles, fueled by strong winds and dangerously dry conditions. As firefighters struggle to keep the flames at bay, a significant fire in the Pacific Palisades area — notably home to numerous celebrities — has become the most devastating fire in Los Angeles history, resulting in the destruction of over 1,000 buildings.

The situation remains dynamic: maps and images illustrate the advancing fires, including a particularly intense blaze that ignited on Wednesday in the Hollywood Hills, generating thick smoke that has choked roads and caused extensive traffic delays as residents attempt to evacuate.

Fire officials report that there are five notable fires within the Los Angeles vicinity:

1. **Palisades Fire**: Currently the largest active fire, it has consumed over 20,000 acres, resulted in the destruction of more than 5,300 structures, and necessitated the evacuation of at least 30,000 residents.

2. **Eaton Fire**: North of Pasadena, this second-largest fire has burned approximately 13,690 acres, with an estimated more than 4,000 properties impacted and five reported fatalities.

3. **Hurst Fire**: Located northeast of the city, this fire has affected 850 acres.

4. **Lidia Fire**: This smaller fire is reported to have burned 350 acres in the hills north of Los Angeles.

5. **Sunset Fire**: Situated in the historic Hollywood Hills area near landmarks like the Hollywood sign, this fire has consumed 50 acres.

Additionally, two smaller fires have been contained: the **Woodley Fire**, which burned 30 acres, and the **Olivas Fire**, which affected 11 acres east of Los Angeles.

Initially measured at just 772 acres, the Palisades fire rapidly expanded within hours, tripling in size to over 17,000 acres and leading to mass evacuations. The Eaton fire has also surged, growing from approximately 1,000 acres to over 10,000, prompting further evacuation measures.

Current estimates suggest about 20,000 buildings may have suffered damage or destruction, with the risk of further losses depending on the fires' trajectory. The situation continues to evolve as firefighters battle the blazes in a race against time.

The significant destructive potential of these fires has led to comparisons of the Palisades fire with large urban areas like New York and London, illustrating its vast size and scope.

The impact of the Eaton fire extends beyond property; it has resulted in the loss of significant community structures, including the historic Jewish Temple in Pasadena, a center serving over 400 families since its establishment in 1941.

With safety and environmental ramifications escalating, the Los Angeles community awaits further updates as emergency services strive to contain these wildfires.

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