LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- At least 27 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong Santa Ana winds, continue burning in Southern California.
The Palisades Fire, burning in the Pacific Palisades, and the Eaton Fire, burning in Altadena, have forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
Here are all the current wildfires burning in Southern California at a glance.
Several structures on a residential street in Altadena were on fire as the fast-moving Eaton Fire burns out of control.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the Eaton Fire. The governor issued a state of emergency earlier in the day for the fire in the Pacific Palisades.
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.
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."
