Residents of Los Angeles, including celebrities have been instructed to evacuate as a wildfire spreads through the Pacific Palisades, with another significant fire breaking out in nearby "Altadena " on the night of January 7.
California Governor, Gavin Newsom___ declared a state of emergency after visiting the affected area and engaging with first responders.
He cautioned that the situation remains critical, observing extensive destruction of properties.
Tens of thousands have left the county, including actor "James Woods" who reported on social media that a neighbor lost their home.
"Just been informed our next door neighbor's house is on fire . Fortunately they were safely evacuated", James Woods,wrote on X.
Some individuals fled on foot, leaving their vehicles abandoned, which hindered firefighting efforts.
Witness Kelsey Trainor, described the chaos, noting that the fire rapidly crossed the road, causing panic among evacuees who were seen leaving their cars with pets and children, creating significant traffic blockages for over an hour.
She abandoned the vehicle, which was still running, and joined other locals in walking toward the ocean for safety.
As residents searched for a way through the congested streets, a bulldozer arrived to clear the blocked cars.
In an unexpected turn, "Police Academy" actor Steve Guttenberg stepped in to assist by driving away abandoned vehicles.
He urged, “We really need people to move their cars. If you leave your car behind, please leave the key so someone like me can relocate it for the fire trucks to pass.”
The most affected area is located at Los Angeles in U.S.