LA man saves street from ‘apocalyptic’ fires

Los Angeles fire crews are still battling two large fires and two smaller ones as they brace for more destruction.

The Palisades Fire, burning between Santa Monica and Malibu on the west side of the city, has destroyed more than 23,000 acres and ranks among the most destructive in California history.

At least 24 people have died in the fires and 23 are missing in the Eaton and Palisades fire zones, while more than 90,000 are under evacuation orders.

Residents are bracing for further destruction as weather forecasts indicate the winds fueling the flames could reignite.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said “emergency preparations” were being made ahead of near-hurricane-force winds expected Tuesday.

President Biden said it would cost tens of billions of dollars to rebuild parts of the city that burned during nearly a week of wildfires.