The Palisades Fire has grown to nearly 20,000-acres, while fire officials estimated that more than 5,300 structures have been destroyed by the blaze. The previous destruction estimate was 1,000+ structures burned.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) has reportedly said that there is ‘no possibility of containment’ amid the presence of high winds.

With flames driven by hurricane-force winds, “it feels like Armageddon,” said one woman who was forced to evacuate. “It’s just smoke and darkness.”