Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires tear through Los Angeles area
A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire as it burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, California, U.S. on January 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fuelled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and…