US Declares Emergency in LA as Wildfires Spread

On 8th January 2025, Los Angeles(LA) declared a state of emergency as wildfires expanded from 10 acres to over 2,900 acres, threatening thousands of structures and forcing evacuations.

Key Points

State of Emergency: LA has declared an emergency as wildfires grow rapidly, forcing evacuations from affected areas, including significant landmarks and businesses.
Evacuations: Around 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as the fires continue to spread, and over 1,400 fire-fighters are battling the blazes.
NASA Lab Evacuations: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena is under evacuation orders due to the advancing Eaton Fire, which is wreaking havoc in the surrounding areas.
Fire Threat: The fires, fuelled by strong winds, are threatening over 13,000 structures, including upscale neighbourhoods in Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Malibu.