Aerial shots of the fires breaking out in California. (X/ Charles V Payne)
Adding to the nightmarish sight unfolding below them, Viniello said the plane then experienced some turbulence from the high winds that passengers were earlier warned about.
"The landing was difficult, scary and ultimately applause-worthy," he said.
There are currently at least CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES: WHAT TO TAKE WHEN EVACUATING
Officials said at least two people have been killed and "several" firefighters and civilians have been injured as the blazes engulf southern California. More than 1,000 structures have burned.
Trees sway in high winds as the Eaton Fire burns structures Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, California. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
About 30,000 residents are under evacuation orders and more than 13,000 structures are under threat from the wildfires.
quickly criticized by President-elect Trump for resisting a plan to send more water to the state’s agricultural Central Valley because of concerns it would imperil endangered species.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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