KATHMANDU, Jan 8: A state of emergency has been declared in Los Angeles, USA, after a wildfire rapidly spread from 10 acres to 2,900 acres in just a few hours. According to BBC reports, approximately 30,000 people have been ordered to evacuate to safer areas.
Video footage shows thick smoke rising near homes in the Pacific Palisades area, highlighting the severity of the situation.
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A warning has been issued to millions of people in California as the fire continues to pose a significant threat to both lives and property.
