Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the Pacific Palisades after a massive wildfire erupted on Tuesday, quickly growing to engulf more than 2,900 acres and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.

This is a highly dangerous windstorm that’s creating extreme fire risk — and we’re not out of the woods,” Newsom said in a statement.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who was in Southern California to attend the naming of a national monument by President Joe Biden, made a detour to the canyon to see “firsthand the impact of these swirling winds and the embers,” and he said he found “not a few — many structures already destroyed.”

After California Gov. Gavin Newsom posted an Instagram Story of himself coming to the scene of the Palisades Fire, many criticized him for using the tragedy as a “photo op” while blaming him for the tragedy.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Los Angeles city fire officials at a news conference Tuesday afternoon to update the public on the battle against the Palisades Fire. Liveblog: <a href="

The California governor also expressed gratitude for President Joe Biden's leadership during the natural disaster emergency The post Palisades Fire Update: Gavin Newsom Warns ‘We Are Not Out of the Woods’ After 30,

Gov. Gavin Newsom provides updates on California's response to the raging Palisades Fire. He also thanked President Joe Biden for approving emergency funds for firefighting efforts.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged residents to follow official evacuation orders as the Palisades Fire burns over 1,200 acres in Los Angeles. Newsom also thanked President Joe Biden for reaching out and offering help amid the blaze.