Hell on Earth: Fire Rages in L.A. County

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as fire rages across L.A. County, California. Officials describe it as "historic" in proportion and as of this morning, admit they have zero containment.

From Just The News
he Los Angeles County Department fire chief said that the department was not prepared for this many fires raging across the city as fires rage across the county, resulting in people having to flee their homes.

“The L.A. County Fire Department was prepared for one or two major brush fires, but not four, especially given these sustained winds and low humidities,” Chief Anthony C. Marrone said Wednesday.

Officials on Wednesday morning said at least two people have died in the spreading wildfires across Los Angles County.

Kevin McGowan, director of the county's Office of Emergency Management, at a press conference described the size and scope of the fires that started Tuesday "historic."

President Joe Biden is expected to give a wildfire briefing at the Santa Monica station later in the day.

The fires are spreading quickly in large part because the lack of rain in the region has resulted in parched and powerful Santa Anna winds. A fourth fire spawned Wednesday morning.