Los Angeles Pacific Palisades Wildfire

A series of fast-moving wildfires, primarily the Pacific Palisades fire, swept through United States — Los Angeles, United States — California, fueled by extreme Santa Ana winds. The fires have destroyed many structures, forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents, and put over 13,000 structures under threat. Gavin Newsom, Governor of United States — California, declared a state of emergency. President Joe Biden canceled travel plans and offered federal assistance, with the United States — Federal Emergency Management Agency approving a grant for firefighting costs. The fires also led to the temporary relocation of students by the United States — Los Angeles Unified School District and the cancellation of movie premieres by Amazon (company) and Nubank. Celebrities like James Woods and Steve Guttenberg were directly affected, with Woods preparing to evacuate and Guttenberg assisting with traffic management. The Getty Villa also experienced some vegetation burning but its collection remained safe. The event highlights the severe drought conditions in Southern United States — California and the risks posed by strong winds.