Massive Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in Los Angeles County

Large parts of Los Angeles County are currently under evacuation orders as massive wildfires continue to spread through the city’s hilltop suburbs. As of 9:30 a.m. EST, California is monitoring three active wildfires in the Los Angeles area, totaling close to 4,500 acres in size, with none of them contained by firefighting efforts.

The largest of these wildfires is the Palisades Fire, a nearly 3,000-acre blaze in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, situated between the Santa Monica and Malibu coastlines and known for being home to many Hollywood celebrities.

Updates from Celebrities:

James Woods

Emmy-award-winning actor James Woods has been among the evacuees, sharing updates on his X account. Woods posted videos from his yard, showing the wildfire smoke and flames spreading through the neighborhood. Despite the challenging situation, he managed to safely evacuate the area.

Eric Braeden

Star of The Young and the Restless, Eric Braeden, posted a video on his Instagram page showing the fire and smoke just beyond the edge of his backyard, describing it as the worst fire ever in LA.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag

TV personalities and The Hills alumni, Spencer Pratt, and Heidi Montag were also impacted by the Palisades fire. Pratt shared videos on his TikTok account, urging prayers for the affected area.

Mark Hamill

Renowned Star Wars actor Mark Hamill updated his fans on Instagram, revealing his last-minute escape from Malibu due to the surrounding fires. He emphasized the severity of the situation, urging everyone to stay safe.

Steve Guttenberg

Police Academy star Steve Guttenberg was seen on a local TV news station, encouraging residents to leave their keys in their vehicles to assist emergency workers in moving cars for firefighting efforts. He emphasized the importance of clearing the roads for fire trucks to access the affected areas.

This is a developing story with more details expected to emerge as the situation unfolds.

For further updates and information on the wildfires, please stay tuned to official sources and local news channels.