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Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued and later lifted for some areas as the situation develops. Although firefighting efforts have not fully contained these fires, there are reports suggesting a slowdown, providing some hope for local residents.
The Scale of Destruction
The intensity of the fires has led to complete devastation in neighborhoods and historic districts, particularly in Altadena, where the Eat & Fire has made its most catastrophic impact. Satellite imagery reveals large swathes of land laid waste, mirroring an apocalyptic scene. Compounding the firefighters' challenges are hurricane-force winds that rapidly spread embers across large areas, igniting spot fires and making them difficult to control.