The blaze exploded from a small brush fire Tuesday morning to nearly 3,000 acres by evening, forcing thousands from their homes.

Thousands of people have fled their homes as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades has grown to nearly 3,000 acres.

The gusty winds that helped spread multiple wildfires will slow on Wednesday, but dry conditions mean less potent winds could still be dangerous.

A windstorm that is generating gusts up to hurricane strength is fanning three wildfires in Southern California, sending thousands of residents fleeing their homes as the blazes engulf residences and

Three wildfires were raging Wednesday, Jan. 8, forcing evacuations and threatening homes in Los Angeles County.

Firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades that quickly spread to 200 acres Tuesday and triggered mandatory evacuations amid warnings from weather forecasters of "extreme" wildfire risks.

The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.

Multiple structures are on fire in Pacific Palisades near Los Angeles after the Santa Ana wind event spawned a destructive brush fire. The Palisades Fire has exploded to nearly 800 acres in a few hours.