Chicago – January 24, 2024
A new fire broke out near Los Angeles’ Bel Air neighborhood early on Thursday as the Hughes fire, which was first reported Wednesday in northern Los Angeles County, grew rapidly to set ablaze more than 10,000 acres, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders and warnings to more than 50,000 people.
Authorities in Los Angeles County have warned that an expected wind surge could further fuel massive wildfires that have already killed 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna urges residents to heed official instructions as 84,800 people are under evacuation warnings.
Thousands of firefighters have been deployed to the two main blazes still burning in and around Los Angeles, the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Community members continue to rally support for the victims, including residents who lost everything in the fast-moving fires and have sought refuge at local shelters.
