Wildfires Force Hollywood Stars to Flee Pacific Palisades/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Wildfires in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood forced evacuations of thousands, including Hollywood stars like Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore, and James Woods. The fires, fueled by strong winds, have destroyed homes, damaged schools, and disrupted roadways. Film premieres were canceled, and students were relocated as firefighters battled the uncontained blazes.
Celebrities and Communities Flee LA Wildfires: Quick Looks
- Celebrity Evacuations: Stars like Mark Hamill and Mandy Moore shared their escape stories on social media.
- Pacific Palisades Impact: Flames damaged homes, jumped Sunset Boulevard, and burned parts of Palisades Charter High School.
- Widespread Threat: Over 30,000 residents evacuated, with more than 13,000 structures under threat.
- Film Industry Disruption: Two movie premieres were canceled due to fires and high winds.
- First Responders: Firefighters continue battling uncontained flames as evacuation orders remain in effect.
Wildfires Force Hollywood Stars to Flee Pacific Palisades
Deep Look
Los Angeles wildfires wreaked havoc on the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, forcing celebrities and residents to evacuate as flames engulfed the area. Hollywood stars, including Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore, and James Woods, shared their harrowing experiences as the fires destroyed homes and created chaos.
Celebrity Evacuations
Mark Hamill posted about his last-minute evacuation from Malibu, noting “small fires on both sides of the road” as he approached the Pacific Coast Highway.
Mandy Moore wrote early Wednesday that she and her family were safe but “praying and grateful for the first responders.”
James Woods shared a video from his driveway showing flames near his home, later expressing the emotional toll of the devastation: “It tests your soul, losing everything at once.”
The area, home to stars like Tom Hanks, Ben Affleck, and Steven Spielberg, is known for its multimillion-dollar residences and proximity to popular hiking spots like Temescal Canyon.
Widespread Destruction
Officials reported that 30,000 residents were under evacuation orders, with more than 13,000 structures at risk. The fires tore through Temescal Canyon and crossed Sunset Boulevard, damaging parts of Palisades Charter High School, a site featured in films like Carrie and Freaky Friday.
The Los Angeles Unified School District temporarily relocated students from three campuses in the area, while two film premieres were canceled due to hazardous conditions.
First Responders Under Pressure
The fires remain uncontained as of Wednesday, with high winds complicating firefighting efforts. The Los Angeles Fire Department deployed resources to protect residents and structures, but officials have yet to estimate the full extent of the damage.
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