A new wildfire, the Sunset Fire, erupted in the Hollywood Hills Wednesday evening, forcing mandatory evacuations and prompting frightened celebrities to share their experiences on social media.
As wildfires continue to rage through various parts of Los Angeles , including the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, a new fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills area Wednesday evening, prompting a mandatory evacuation order. The blaze, named the Sunset Fire, was reported in the vicinity of Runyon Canyon, a popular hiking spot for LA locals and tourists.
Hollywood Hills includes several popular attractions, including the Hollywood sign, the Hollywood Reservoir and Griffith Park, home to the Griffith Observatory. Comedian Dane Cook told fans he and his family evacuated after the city's seventh fire erupted. \'Quick update, we had to leave Hollywood,' Cook said on his Instagram story. 'The Hills, Runyon is on fire. I have the dogs. My wife and her mom are following us…just wanted everybody to know that we're okay. This is really scary. Unbelievable.' Chrissy Teigen said she's 'very scared' as she gave fans a glimpse of her 'packing' on Instagram. 'Selling Sunset' star Chrishell Stause alerted fans she had evacuated the Hollywood Hills area Wednesday night.\Since the Palisades Fire broke out Tuesday, celebrities have flocked to social media to share devastating stories of loss. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Billy Crystal and his wife, Janice Crystal, said they lost their home. 'Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing,' the couple said in a joint statement. 'We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy. 'Janice and I lived in our home since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren here. Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can't be taken away. We are heartbroken, of course, but with the love of our children and friends we will get through this',
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