Fire breaks out in Eaton Canyon near Altadena amid Los Angeles wildfires

A brush fire broke out Tuesday in Eaton Canyon near Altadena, just north of Pasadena, amid the Los Angeles wildfires, which were exacerbated by the massive windstorm that hit the area.

The fire reportedly broke out around 6:40 p.m. in the area above Altadena and has since engulfed more than 400 acres with wind gusts expected to exceed 100 mph. Per CBS News:

The fire was first reported around 6:40 p.m. in the area above Altadena, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Initial firefighter figures show the fire had engulfed about 20 acres of brush and was burning uphill.

Pasadena Fire Department crews say strong winds in the area are causing erratic action and rapid spread of flames.

Photos and videos of the fire immediately began circulating online.

As Breitbart News reported, a horrific wildfire broke out in the Pacific Palisades amid an ongoing windstorm, which officials say could be the worst to hit the Los Angeles area since the 2011 storm that caused millions of dollars in property damage, including massive power outages. and uprooted trees.

“The fast-burning wildfire that erupted in the mountains above Pacific Palisades amid extremely high winds Tuesday morning threatened homes and the local public school, which was evacuated,” Breitbart News reported earlier.

“The fire started in the brush near the Paseo Miramar… Palisades Drive area and spread quickly,” the statement added.

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