According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, there are three wildfires currently scorching Los Angeles County: the Palisades Fire, at nearly 3,000 acres; the Eaton Fire, over 2,000 acres; and the Hurst Fire, about 500 acres. As of Wednesday morning, none of the fires have been contained.

A wildfire spreading quickly through the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles burned close to Palisades Charter High School, as homes nearby went up in flames. Watch the report from the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

Wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force on Wednesday after setting off a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.