Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling multiple blazes in city suburbs, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate due to Santa Ana winds and dry conditions destroying homes and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.

The blazes in Pacific Palisades and Sylmar, the largest and closest to the coast, have destroyed over 1,000 buildings. Four major fires are currently being fought, with the Palisades fire rapidly spreading to over 2,900 acres.

Evacuation orders have been issued for more than 30,000 people as firefighters work to contain the blazes. Roadways have become impassable as people flee on foot. Fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, the fires have destroyed structures and prompted emergency responses, with off-duty firefighters calling in to help.

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the fires continue to burn uncontained.