Evacuations were underway as a massive wildfire raged out of control and engulfed homes in Pacific Palisades, California, on Tuesday.
Thousands have evacuated and the fire has grown to more than 2,900 acres, according to The Los Angeles Times.
Gusty Santa Ana winds are making it nearly impossible for firefighters to contain the blaze.
According to Accuweather, wind gusts will exceed 85 miles per hour overnight.
Nursing home patients in Pasadena were being raced across roadways as the fire quickly spread due to gusty winds.
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Breaking News!! Patients being raced across the roadways extreme fire danger in Pasadena #eatonfire #breaking pic.twitter.com/GwPzxl6eXJ
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Caretakers quickly wheeled elderly nursing home patients across the street as the fires raged.
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