Last updated: Thursday, January 9, 2025 8:06PM GMT
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Firefighters are battling several wildfires across Los Angeles County, including in the Pacific Palisades, San Gabriel Valley, Sylmar and in the Hollywood Hills.
Red flag warnings are in effect and will and remain in place until 6 p.m. Friday for the Malibu coast, the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, the San Gabriel Valley, the San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, the Santa Clarita Valley, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the 5 Freeway and 14 Freeway corridors.
Firefighter injured in line of duty as crews continued to battle Palisades Fire
A 25-year-old female firefighter sustained a serious head injury in the line of duty as crews continued to battle the growing Palisades Fire, according to Erik Scott, public information officer for the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The incident happened at approximately 8:30 p.m. She received immediate treatment at the scene and was transported to a local hospital.
Around 9 p.m., multiple burn victims were seen walking to a nearby restaurant. They were evaluated and treated at the scene. It is unclear how many victims were burned.
No further information was immediately available regarding the condition of the firefighter or the burn victims.
Jan 08, 2025, 7:02 AM GMT
Eaton Fire evacuations expand into Pasadena
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.
Jan 08, 2025, 5:11 AM GMT
President Biden releases statement on the Palisades Fire
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."
Jan 08, 2025, 5:32 AM GMT
Evacuation orders expanded for Palisades Fire
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.
