The rapid spread of the Palisades and Eaton Fires in Los Angeles has led to devastating impacts, including the deaths of at least five people, destruction of homes, and large-scale evacuations of over 130,000 residents.
Satellite imagery captured the disastrous growth of the wildfires, showing how the fires burned through 27,000 acres in just three days, with dangerous wind conditions exacerbating the situation.
The European Space Agency's Sentinel-2 satellite observed smoke plumes extending over the Pacific Ocean, while NASA's Aqua satellite documented the swift movement of the fire into residential areas.
CIRA's timelapse footage reveals how the powerful Santa Ana winds contributed significantly to the rapid flames, highlighting the urgency of the situation as multiple fires ignited across the city.
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