California firefighter: 'Get in your cars and leave the area'

We are moving rapidly to support state and local law enforcement and firefighters to respond to the Eaton Fire threatening Altadena and Pasadena as extremely critical fire weather continues in Southern California. To all those in the region, remain vigilant and listen to local authorities."

Governor Gavin Newsom, in a statement

The general mood of the flight got very tense and quiet up until we landed some 20 to 30 minutes afterward

she added

Everyone on board applauded with good reason after we touched [the] ground

she added

The Hurst Fire is spreading rapidly under high winds, creating dangerous conditions for nearby communities,

the agency said

We were making our descent at the time of the photos. Right after taking them, the heat inside the aircraft started to rise, and the smoke smell filled the cabin,

Wright told Newsweek

Everything that the weather service has been saying is that we are going to have the peak of the wind event from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.,

Kelliher told CNN

Personally, I had an initial reaction of keeping the environment calm and lighthearted as we were flying overhead, making conversation to keep those around me—and myself—from panicking too much. I had a lot of adrenaline rushing through me, and that didn't fade until I arrived home in the Uber and finally cried it out,

Wright said

Watching the live coverage of the Los Angeles fires and can't believe what I'm seeing. It's going to be a very long night. #eatonfire #PalisadesFire

Antony Farnell, chief meteorologist for Canada's Global News, while sharing news footage of people evacuating Altadena alongside horses in a post to X, formerly Twitter

The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion. Residents are urged to remain alert and follow instructions from local authorities as the situation evolves,

the alert says