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Pacific Palisades wildfire is ‘worst possible scenario’ for firefighters as Biden forced to change plans at last minute

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A RAGING fire that burnt 200 acres to a crisp is approaching one of Los Angeles’ most enviable neighborhoods, officials warn.

Homeowners in the Pacific Palisades have been told to evacuate immediately as the blazing wildfire tears through the city.

A raging fire has broken out in west Los Angeles, and it's heading toward the historic Pacific Palisades neighborhood

A raging fire has broken out in west Los Angeles, and it’s heading toward the historic Pacific Palisades neighborhoodCredit: CalFire
Billowing smoke can be seen looming over the coastal neighborhood

Billowing smoke can be seen looming over the coastal neighborhoodCredit: AP
Pacific Palisades residents have been ordered to evacuate

Pacific Palisades residents have been ordered to evacuateCredit: Reuters

The blaze, which is believed to be a vegetation fire, was first reported around 10:30 am, according to Los Angeles spokesperson Erik Scott.

Throughout the morning, it spread rapidly and is now heading westward toward the historic mansions.

Darkness has descended on the coastal subdivision in western Los Angeles, and billows of smoke blotted out the sun.

Over 100 brave firefighters are fighting the firestorm, which has been harrowingly described as a “blowtorch.”

“This is pretty much the worst possible scenario for a firefight,” LAFD’s David Ortiz told KTLA.

An aircraft is seen dropping flame retardant as over 100 brave firefighters attack the blaze

An aircraft is seen dropping flame retardant as over 100 brave firefighters attack the blazeCredit: Reuters
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