Video Credit: LA County Fire Department via Storyful In the must-see video above, nighttime footage illustrated the challenging conditions faced by firefighters in Los Angeles, as strong winds fanned a fire in the Pacific Palisades overnight into January 8. Late on January 7, the fire had grown to 2,921 acres and was zero percent contained, according to Cal Fire. A state of emergency was declared, and evacuation orders affecting tens of thousands of people were in place. Cal Fire said strong winds of up to 60 mph were set to continue through Thursday. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Pinpoint Weather 12 Alerts SIGN UP NOW