10 Freeway Shut Down In Santa Monica Due To Palisades Fire

SANTA MONICA, CA — A portion of the westbound 10 Freeway was shut down in Santa Monica Tuesday afternoon as evacuations from the nearby Palisades Fire have worsened traffic in what is already one the Southland's most congested areas.

The westbound 10 Freeway remained shut down at Lincoln Boulevard Wednesday morning, city officials said.

The Palisades Fire broke out in the far western limits of the city of Los Angeles Tuesday morning. Within an hour, it had grown to 200 acres and forced residents out of their homes.

The freeway was shut down in order to aid in the evacuation, city officials said. Major thoroughfares in Pacific Palisades have been clogged with traffic as residents attempt to flee the area; many have abandoned their cars.

SEE ALSO:

• Pacific Palisades Fire Evacuation Orders Issued
• Pacific Palisades Fire Burns 200 Acres, Prompts Mandatory Evacuations
• Fire Breaks Out On Sunset Boulevard Amid Red Flag Conditions

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