A fast-moving wildfire erupted Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the Pacific Palisades, roughly 20 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. Residents have been issued mandatory evacuations as firefighters battle the flames in steep, rugged terrain.
The Palisades Fire, fueled by a strong windstorm and ongoing drought, broke out near a neighborhood between Santa Monica and Malibu. By evening, the fire had spread to Los Angeles, growing to over 2,900 acres.
Los Angeles officials declared a state of emergency, as nearly 30,000 people had to evacuate their homes…