Palisades, Eaton, Hurst Fires: Evacuation stories, weather predictions

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The entire LA basin is on high alert as three major fires are burning uncontrolled. The Palisades Fire has burned nearly 16,000 acres as of Wednesday 2 p.m. Altadena’s Eaton Fire has exceeded 10,000 acres. And Sylmar’s Hurst Fire: 700 acres.

Residents of Topanga, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Pasadena share their experiences evacuating the fires.

A KQED reporter describes the situation for Eaton Fire evacuees at the Pasadena Convention Center.

NOAA estimates how long the fierce winds will last and what the coming forecast may look like.