Wildfires are burning out of control in Los Angeles County where neighborhoods are engulfed in flames and more than 30,000 people are under evacuation orders.
A windstorm with gusts near 100 miles an hour is feeding the fires. So far, firefighters have been unable to contain the inferno as the hurricane-force winds fuel the inferno in southern California.
Three fires are racing there, burning the equivalent of five football fields per minute, consuming thousands of acres and zero-percent contained.
Overnight, firefighters battled a fire in the coastal town of Pacific Palisades. At least 13,000 structures are in danger. Pastor Greg Laurie is calling for prayer for residents of the region: “We are facing powerful and devastating fires in the Pacific Palisades area of Southern California right now. Over 30,000 residents have had to flee their homes! Let’s come together in prayer for the brave firefighters battling this inferno. Pray for their safety, strength, and endurance as they work to contain the flames. And let’s also lift up the residents who have been displaced, asking for God’s protection and provision during this incredibly difficult time. May His peace and comfort be with all those affected.”
The fire has consumed homes, a high school, and a theater.
The severe wind is grounding the Fire Department’s planes and helicopters, making it more difficult to fight the flames.
