Thousands urged to evacuate as massive wildfires sweep through Los Angeles

 Summary

Los Angeles declares a state of emergency as a wildfire rapidly grows from 10 acres to over 2,900 acres within hours.

Fire Chief Kristin Crowley orders the evacuation of more than 30,000 people, while two additional fires spread northwest of the city.

Residents, overwhelmed by the chaos, express uncertainty about where to go. "I've never seen a day like this," our LA reporter shares.

Dramatic footage captures houses engulfed in flames in the Pacific Palisades area, with some residents abandoning their vehicles to escape.

The wildfire, which ignited around 10:30 AM local time (18:30 GMT) on Tuesday, spread rapidly due to extremely dry conditions and strong winds. BBC Weather reports that the winds are expected to continue driving the flames toward the city.