Los Angeles Wildfires Prompt Evacuation

Kamala Harris’ Residence Evacuated
Wildfires Affecting 80,000 People
FAA Restricts Flights in the Area

The residence of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Los Angeles was evacuated due to the ongoing wildfires in the region, her spokesperson, Ernie Apreza, confirmed.

The incident occurred last night, but Harris was not home at the time.

“No one was in her home at that time,” said Apreza on social media platform X.

“I urge residents in the affected areas to listen to local officials, stay alert, and evacuate immediately if instructed,” Harris stated in a message on Tuesday.

Kamala Harris’ Residence Evacuated Due to Fires in Los Angeles

Kamala Harris’ residence, in the evacuation zone due to strong fires in Los Angeles.

The luxurious Pacific Palisades neighborhood is also home to Rihanna, Ben Affleck, Tyra Banks, Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper, Tom Hanks and James Woods. pic.twitter.com/cI0uVdKURg

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Apreza confirmed via X that the Vice President is praying for the safety of those affected and for the first responders and firefighters battling the flames.

Harris, who has several residences in California, is reported to be out of harm’s way, according to Apreza, as reported by Efe.

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At least five people have died in one of the active and uncontrolled wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County. More than 1,100 businesses and other buildings have been burned, local authorities reported to U.S. media.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed the death toll from the Eaton Fire in Altadena, after authorities initially reported two fatalities in the morning.

Aerial Traffic Restrictions Over Los Angeles Fires

Santa Monica Airport in California is the closest airport to the evacuation area north of Los Angeles.

Winds are not helping, and the dew point is zero, meaning no clouds/rain to help mitigate the disaster.

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Fueled by dry Santa Ana winds, the fires have primarily affected the areas of Pacific Palisades, Malibu Beach, and the Getty Center.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Wednesday the restriction of air traffic in the affected areas, limiting flights above 7,000 feet.

This measure aims to facilitate the work of tanker planes attempting to extinguish the fires. The restrictions are affecting the area north of Santa Monica Airport.

Local authorities reported that at least 80,000 people have had to evacuate their homes, and there has been a high number of injuries.

Miami Airport Parking Lot Closed

Many of the fires began on Tuesday and spread quickly due to the strong winds reaching speeds of up to 100 mph.

Meanwhile, in Florida, a fire in the Flamingo parking lot at Miami International Airport (MIA) also raised concerns. Although several vehicles were destroyed in the fire, no victims were reported.

The Miami-Dade Aviation Department reported that the entrance to the parking lot remains closed, and the passenger train between the airport and the car rental center was suspended.

The cause of the fire in Miami is under investigation, but it has been controlled, according to the Miami-Dade Fire Department.