Wildfires in Los Angeles have led to mass evacuations, destroying homes and forcing thousands to flee as flames rage through the area.
Los Angeles: It’s been a wild and scary time in the city. Around 30,000 folks had to pack up and leave their homes because of raging wildfires fueled by crazy winds.
The fires hit the Pacific Palisades area hard, which is known for its celebrity homes. People like Ben Affleck and Rita Wilson live there, and now their neighborhood is in chaos. You can find some jaw-dropping images of residents rushing to safety as the flames got out of control.
California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, was on the scene and saw the destruction firsthand. He mentioned that many homes were already gone and declared a state of emergency. It’s serious stuff.
The National Weather Service is warning that these winds could stick around for a while, and they’re saying it’s the strongest storm Southern California has faced in over ten years. Yikes!
Even 99-year-old Dick Van Dyke had to crawl to safety because he was so worn out from the chaos. It’s heartbreaking to see how these fires are affecting everyone.
In Pacific Palisades, homes have turned to ashes, and cars are left abandoned as people flee on foot. Residents are grabbing their bags and running for their lives. It’s a scene straight out of a movie.
Kelsey Trainor, a local, shared how the only road in and out was completely blocked. Ash was falling everywhere, and flames were on both sides of the street. She described the panic as people tried to escape with their pets and kids, crying and screaming as they faced the flames.
