Firefighters Forced to Clear Cars with Bulldozers During Palisades Fire
A wildfire raging in the Santa Monica Mountains has led to extreme measures by firefighters, who are bulldozing abandoned vehicles off the roads to access affected areas
According to KTLA, a 300-foot stretch of cars left behind by fleeing residents has created a major obstacle for emergency responders.
Los Angeles is under a state of emergency tonight as high winds fuel the rapidly spreading fire.
The situation has forced first responders to remove as many as 200 abandoned vehicles to clear a path for fire engines and other emergency equipment.
The fire, which began on January 7, escalated quickly due to unusually high wind gusts exceeding 80 mph in mountainous areas and the region’s dry winter conditions.
The neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, a hilly residential area with limited road access, has been particularly hard hit.
Evacuation orders have led to gridlocked streets, with many residents abandoning their vehicles and fleeing on foot.