Tens of thousands of Southern Californians have been ordered to evacuate their homes after raging wildfires engulfed several parts of the Los Angeles area. Follow along for live coverageThe wind-fueled Palisades Fire destroyed homes in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Monitor updates closelyTo receive real-time updates and alerts from the National Weather Service, residents can download the FEMA App. The Los Angeles Fire Department is posting real-time updates on its X account and on its website. In the unfortunate event that you're trapped, the first thing experts advise is to stay calm.

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