Three wildfires were raging around Southern California Wednesday, Jan. 8, forcing evacuations and threatening homes in Los Angeles County. The Eaton fire, affecting areas in Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre andLa Cañada Flintridge, has burned more than 2,227 acres as of Wednesday morning. Fire officials report that at least 20 homes have been lost to the fire. In Sylmar, the Hurst fire has grown to 500 acres early Wednesday, forcing emergency evacuations in some neighborhoods. The Palisades fire, which started in Pacific Palisades Tuesday, Jan. 7, burned into Malibu and has charred more than 5,000 acres as of Wednesday morning. Officials report that one firefighter suffered a serious head injury, while many others have been treated for burns. As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, the three fires had burned more than 7,000 acres. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Palisades fire swells to 5,000 acres — firefighters focused on structure defense Crime and Public Safety | Eaton fire doubles overnight to 2,227 acres — 100 structures and 2 lives lost Crime and Public Safety | Fast moving, wind-driven Hurst fire forces evacuations in Sylmar Crime and Public Safety | LA County is facing a swarm of wildfires powered by a rare windstorm. Here is what we know. Crime and Public Safety | Bass, Barger, Newsom make emergency declarations in response to LA County wildfires This story is breaking. Check back for updates.