A severe wind storm triggered brush fires in Los Angeles, leading to mass evacuations, including from the Pacific Palisades, a celebrity-filled neighborhood. Stars like Tom Hanks, Jennifer Aniston, and James Woods were among those impacted.
Los Angeles is experiencing a severe wind storm caused by Santa Ana gusts, which ignited fast-burning brush fires around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7. Drivers along Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive abandoned their vehicles to seek safety. Local areas, including the celebrity enclave of Pacific Palisades, were evacuated. The fires have prompted mass evacuations, with over 30,000 residents fleeing their homes.
Actor Steve Guttenberg assisted firefighters by moving abandoned cars to improve emergency access. He expressed concern for friends and families trapped in the affected areas. Actor James Woods also shared photos and videos of the raging fires on X, confirming his successful evacuation
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