Major brush fires burning in SoCal amid powerful windstorm

Mandatory evacuations have been issued for parts of Pasadena due to the Eaton Fire.

The first evacuation order was issued for the area east of Allen Avenue, north of Washington Boulevard and west of Sierra Madre Villa Avenue. Evacuations were later expanded to include the area north of Orange Grove/Rosemead Boulevard, east of Lake Avenue and west of Michillinda Avenue.

An evacuation center has been established at the Pasadena Civic Center at 300 East Green Street.

President Joe Biden released a statement on the wildfires on Tuesday night writing:

"I am being frequently briefed on the wildfires in west Los Angeles. My team and I are in touch with state and local officials, and I have offered any federal assistance that is needed to help suppress the terrible Pacific Palisades fire. Earlier tonight, FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to support areas that are impacted and help reimburse the state of California for the immediate firefighting costs. My Administration will do everything it can to support the response. I urge the residents of the Pacific Palisades and the surrounding areas of Los Angeles to stay vigilant and listen to local officials."

The evacuation area for the Palisades Fire has been expanded to east Kenter Avenue and north to Mulholland Road, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The evacuation orders are still stretching south to the Pacific Coast Highway and west to Topanga Canyon Boulevard.

The city of Santa Monica issued an evacuation order for all areas north of San Vicente, saying there's an "immediate threat to life".

The city of Santa Monica issued an evacuation order for all areas north of San Vicente, saying there's an "immediate threat to life".