30K LA residents, celebs flee from Pacific Palisades fire as responders deploy bulldozer to push aside abandoned cars

SUMMARY

A devastating wildfire in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, has forced 30,000 residents, including celebrities, to evacuate. The blaze, fueled by winds up to 100 mph and dry conditions, has destroyed over 2,900 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom declaring a state of emergency. Some residents, like Emmy-winning actor James Woods, fled on foot, leaving abandoned vehicles that hindered firefighting efforts. A bulldozer and volunteers, including actor Steve Guttenberg, helped clear blocked streets. Firefighters and over 100 LAPD officers coordinated evacuations and traffic control. Reality stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag lost their home to the flames, which have also spread to Santa Monica. As local structures burn and embers threaten neighborhoods, authorities urge residents to prioritize street access for emergency vehicles. Firefighters, working tirelessly, continue to battle the unrelenting blaze as off-duty personnel are called in to assist.