"It’s a war zone out here"—Community reacts as second LA wildfire prompts Pasadena senior center evacuation

Another wildfire near the Altadena and Pasadena area spreads on Tuesday night, prompting community members to evacuate their houses. According to the Angeles National Forest reports, the Eaton Fire was reported spreading nearly 400 acres through the forest near the Pasadena area after 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

According to the Pasadena Fire Department, the heavy wind gust caused the fire to spread through a vast area within two hours. A red flag warning was issued for various areas in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The National Weather Service stated,

"A very strong, widespread, and destructive north to northeast windstorm will bring extremely critical fire weather conditions to many areas of Los Angeles and eastern Ventura counties into early Wednesday afternoon."

"Areas in a red flag warning will have increased risk for large fires with very rapid fire spread, extreme fire behavior, and long-range spotting," the report added.

Community members were requested to evacuate the danger-prone areas. The residents of The Terraces at Park Marino, which is a senior living center near the Park Marino area in Pasadena, were taken outside in wheelchairs by Pasadena Fire Department crews. They also used armored vehicles to safely carry out the evacuation.

Community reacts as second fire in Los Angeles erupts, forcing Pasadena senior living center evacuation

The Eaton Fire is the second major fire to erupt in Los Angeles after the Palisades fire spread 3,000 acres in the forest of Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, prompting thousands of people to evacuate their houses.

Although the initial report revealed that the Palisades fire caused roads and schools to shut down and several houses were reported to have burnt down, there is no report so far of contamination in the Eaton Fire near Pasadena. As per the authorities, the Eaton fire erupted in the Eaton Canyon near Altadena Drive, and within a few hours the fire grew stronger with the windstorm and engulfed nearly 400 acres of area.

Community members were terrified as two huge wildfires erupted within hours in Los Angeles. Some of them showed concerns as the Pasadena senior living center was in imminent danger.

"I am in Pasadena now, it’s a war zone out here," one user wrote.

"Please get them out…they all look elderly!! Oh my gosh!! All I can do is pray for ALL of you!" someone said.

"This is horrible, praying for everyone," another user wrote.

"Heartbreaking! Unreal-as if it’s straight out of a movie! Praying for the patients. Please be safe," a user said.

"I can’t imagine moving compromised patients in this environment!! what will they do?" someone questioned.

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The authorities have issued evacuation orders in multiple areas, including East Altadena Drive, Glen Springs Road, Kinneloa Cyn Road, Fox Ridge Drive, Canyon Close Road, North Grand Oak Avenue, and other areas. The red flag warning was ordered on Tuesday morning, and it will be in effect till 6:00 p.m. on Thursday evening. Moreover, an additional high wind advisory was issued from Tuesday to Wednesday evening.

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