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5 dead, more than 1,100 structures Destroyed as new fire hits Hollywood Hills

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025By admin
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5 dead, more than 1,100 structures Destroyed as new fire hits Hollywood Hills

Firefighters battled multiple blazes overnight as whipping winds, with gusts up to 100 mph, fueled three major wildfires

Burned more than 15,800 acres and numerous homes, businesses and landmarks in Pacific Palisades and westward along Pacific Coast Highway, toward Malibu.

Burned more than 10,000 acres and many structures in Altadena and Pasadena.

The blaze, dubbed the Sunset fire, exploded around 5:45 p.m. and appeared to be burning south toward Hollywood Boulevard.

More than 2,000 homes, businesses and other buildings have been damaged or destroyed and at least five people are dead in wildfires scorching communities across Los Angeles County, making this one of the most destructive firestorms to hit the region in memory.