California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled and straining resources as officials prepared for the situation to worsen early Wednesday, The Associated Press reported.
In photos: Wildfires rage in California
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The Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center burns during the Eaton fire in Pasadena, California, Jan. 7, 2025.
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The Palisades Fire ravages amid high winds in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 7, 2025.
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The Palisades Fire burns a residence in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 7, 2025.
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A firefighter battles the advancing Palisades Fire as it burns a structure in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 7, 2025.
