A brush fire erupted amid powerful winds Wednesday afternoon in the Castaic area in the northern region of Los Angeles County, spreading quickly to 10,176 acres near the freeway, officials said.

Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.

Together the Eaton and Palisades fires have burned almost 40,000 acres, destroying thousands of homes and businesses, and killing 28 people. They've also burned through several beloved hiking areas.

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