Los Angeles is facing its most catastrophic wildfire ever, ignited by a small spark in a backyard.
Within just a few hours, the fire expanded to engulf 20 square miles of luxury mansions, and despite the relentless efforts of firefighters, the blaze remains uncontrollable.
What began as a small plume of smoke grew rapidly into a raging fire.
Time-lapse footage shows the fire’s quick escalation. What started in a backyard around 10 a.m. on Tuesday soon tore through dry shrubbery, engulfing entire areas of the city.
LA Wildfire ris through iconic mansions
In less than two days, the fire spread across the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Santa Monica, causing an estimated $48 billion in damages.
Hollywood celebrities, including those in Pacific Palisades, watched as their mansions were destroyed.
LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley described the fire as unlike anything seen in the city’s history, spreading at an unprecedented rate.
Could this catastropic fire have been predicted?
Previously, Joe Rogan, in a 2024 podcast, shared a chilling prediction made by a firefighter.
Joe Rogan’s prediction video quickly went viral and sparked reactions among viewers.
In the footage, Rogan shared with guest and fellow comedian Sam Morril, saying ‘He said: ”One day, it’s just gonna be the right wind and fire’s gonna start in the right place and it’s gonna burn through LA all the way to the ocean and there’s not a f***ing thing we can do about it”.
‘If the wind hits the wrong way, it’s just going to burn through LA,’ he added.
This eerie forecast seems to have come true. Favorable winds and environmental conditions allowed the fire to grow uncontrollable.
