Tens of thousands have fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades has burned more than 20,400 acres as of Friday. Fire crews are actively working to stop forward progress of the flames,

Cover Media video posted Jan. 9, 2024 shows raw footage of the destruction of multiple buildings in Pacific Palisades after California wildfires spread across the Los Angeles area this week.

Los Angeles has been battling fires fueled by violent winds of up to 160km/h. Nearly 180,000 people have had to flee their homes. Since the start of the fire, which broke out near Pacific Palisades before moving into the San Fernando Valley,

A video from the runway at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) appeared to show the moment the Palisades fire erupted Tuesday morning. The footage from the X account Airline Videos showed smoke rising from the hills nearby shortly after 10:25 a.

The Palisades fire between Santa Monica and Malibu on the city's western flank is already one of the most destructive in Los Angeles history, burning more than 17,000 acres. The L.A. Fire Chief told reporters on Thursday (January 9) the fire was not at all contained.