A rapidly spreading wildfire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles forced numerous residents, including several celebrities, to evacuate their homes. Actor Steve Guttenberg took action, assisting firefighters and moving abandoned vehicles obstructing Sunset Boulevard to clear access for emergency crews. He described the scene as resembling "Zombieland" with deserted cars lining the streets and emphasized the importance of leaving keys in vehicles during evacuations. Guttenberg noted the fire's unprecedented scale in the Palisades, surpassing any previous blazes in the area.
Actor James Woods documented the fire's progression on social media, expressing gratitude to first responders for their efforts while evacuating his own home. Woods shared images and videos showing the flames approaching his property, eventually confirming the successful evacuation of himself and his neighbors. He highlighted the importance of community efforts in evacuating children from nearby schools. While uncertain about the fate of his own home, Woods acknowledged the loss of other houses on his street.
Other celebrities, including Maria Shriver, Molly Sims, Spencer Pratt, and Emile Hirsch, also shared updates about the fire on social media, expressing concern and urging residents to evacuate. The premiere of Jennifer Lopez's film "Unstoppable" was canceled due to safety concerns. The wildfire, fueled by strong winds, prompted an extreme wildfire threat warning for Southern California.
