Space satellites track astonishing expansion of deadly California wildfires
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The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) recently shared shocking time-lapse footage taken from space of the California wildfires, which ignited Tuesday afternoon and have already caused 100,000 people to flee their homes.

The eight LA area wildfires: The Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire, the Olivas Fire, the Lidia Fire, the Scout Fire, the Sunset Fire and the Woodley Fire – threaten at least 28,000 structures, Fox News Digital reported.

Thousands Flee From Uncontrolled Wildfires Burning Near LA

Firefighters battle the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, US, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The most destructive wind storm to strike the Los Angeles area in 14 years is fanning wildfires and has sent thousands of residents fleeing for their lives, with dangerous gusts expected to persist for at least another two days.  ( Jill Connelly/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

The other fires, which ignited Wednesday in Los Angeles, Riverside and Ventura counties, have burned more than 400 acres and are expected to progress, according to officials. All except the Lidia Fire are 0% contained.

Hollywood sign with smoke from wildfires

HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 08: The Hollywood Sign is seen with smoke from multiple wildfires on January 08, 2025, in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

More than 3 million were without power in Los Angeles County by Wednesday afternoon, Fox News Digital reported.

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