President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration after powerful Santa Ana winds whipped up multiple wildfires across Los Angeles County, killing at least five people and setting homes ablaze.
As crews battled infernos across the county, a new brush fire, dubbed the Sunset Fire, ignited in Hollywood Hills Wednesday evening, spurring mandatory evacuation orders and scorching 20 acres, according to CalFire and the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo confirmed the five deaths late Wednesday afternoon. More than 100,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders, the mayor said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as firefighters struggled to control the fires, most still 0% contained. Winds were expected to ease overnight Wednesday, but forecasters warned conditions will remain critical through at least Thursday. The governor's office said nearly 5,000 first responders were on the ground, including crews from Oregon, New Mexico and Washington state.
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