Los Angeles wildfires force celebrity evacuations amid chaos
James Woods posted on X recordings of the fire in his Palisades neighbourhood. The footage shows the fire consuming nearby buildings and vegetation. The raging wind is not helping the firefighters battle the blaze. "We are leaving," the actor wrote.
The fire that broke out in Los Angeles affected areas inhabited by many celebrities, including Pacific Palisades and Bel Air. Driven by strong winds, the fire spread quickly, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. City authorities declared a state of emergency. Large plumes of smoke were visible over the entire city, and many well-known residents, such as Tom Hanks and Jennifer Aniston, were forced to leave their homes.
The situation worsened by the hour; strong winds and low humidity facilitated the rapid spread of the fire. Firefighters battled the blaze, but their efforts were hampered by closed roads and damaged power lines.
U.S. President Joe Biden appealed to residents to remain alert and follow the recommendations of local authorities. Faced with the threat of destruction, many people decided to leave their homes in search of safer shelter.
James Woods showed fire recording in the star district of Los Angeles
James Woods, an actor known for productions like "Once Upon a Time in America," "Vampires," "Casino," and "The Specialist," is one of the residents of the neighbourhood affected by the fire in Los Angeles. Just before the state of emergency was declared, he posted an entry showing what the area he lived in looked like before the fire spread.
I made this yesterday evening from our beautiful little home in the Palisades. Now all the fire alarms are going off remotely at the same time. It tests your soul, and I must admit, you lose everything at once – he wrote on X.
Shortly after this post, he shared another recording, this time showing the fire consuming buildings and nearby vegetation. To the recording, he only added the brief: "We are leaving".
The fires affected the lives of thousands of people, destroying hundreds of buildings. In addition to extinguishing fires, firefighters also rescued animals and artworks threatened by the blaze. Many people documented the situation on social media, posting dramatic appeals for prayers and support. Despite the intense efforts of firefighters, many residents remain in danger, and the fire continues to threaten more neighbourhoods in Los Angeles.
