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Terrified residents stuck in blocked traffic as they try to escape the Los Angeles wildfires after flames surrounded the celebrity enclave

Terrified residents stuck in blocked traffic as they try to escape the Los Angeles wildfires after flames surrounded the celebrity enclave

Terrified Los Angeles residents trying to flee deadly wildfires were trapped in gridlocked traffic.

At least 11 people have died due to the wildfires and 13 are still missing, officials warn. The fires could continue for days..

Cars flee Los Angeles as wildfire smoke takes over the sky

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Cars flee Los Angeles as wildfire smoke takes over the skyCredit: X
Mandeville Canyon home burns as firefighters race to protect neighborhood

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Mandeville Canyon home burns as firefighters race to protect neighborhoodCredit: ABC
Firefighters battle the Palisades fire that devastates Los Angeles

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Firefighters battle the Palisades fire that devastates Los AngelesCredit: Reuters

Six out-of-control wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles with flames roaring higher neighborhoods full of stars as time goes by.

Residents of Mandeville Canyon and Brentwood are now desperately searching for a way out. toIt’s the Palisades fire. They cross the affluent area.

The iconic Sunset Boulevard has begun to overflow with motorists seeking to escape the inferno of wildfires as long queues begin to form on busy highways.

Thousands of locals were ordered to evacuate immediately as the flames approached the star-studded mansions.

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Brentwood is one of the most fashionable areas of Los Angeles, known for its large homes and famous residents.

Celebrities like Lebron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kamala HarrisJennifer Garner and American politician Robert F. Kennedy Jr have homes in the area.

But now all their residences are threatened as fatal flames tear through neighborhoods.

Authorities issued new mandatory evacuation orders today as wind gusts of up to 70 mph are expected, making it even more difficult to contain the fires.

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said a “significant outbreak” occurred last night in parts of the Palisades Fire tragedy.

The chief added that “we will face another critical weather event” due to strong winds as flames continue to starve the region.

Search and rescue efforts are finally beginning today after days of devastation.

Cadaver dogs are leading the search to help find “remains and reunite families,” Sheriff Robert Luna said.

Eight people died in the Eaton Fire and the remaining three died in the Palisades Fire.

About 153,000 people have been evacuated countywide and 166,000 more have received stern warnings.

Tens of thousands of structures have been burned to the ground in several areas.

The devastating fires will have a costly impact on the city and its residents; Private meteorologist Accuweather estimates total damage and economic losses at up to $150 billion.

Governor Gavin Newsom More than 1,400 firefighters have been deployed, and additional equipment has arrived from neighboring states, but the battle to contain the flames is far from over.

He also called for an independent investigation after firefighters complained about dropping water pressure at many city hydrants.

Six fires out of control continue to rage in Los Angeles

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Six fires out of control continue to rage in Los AngelesCredit: AP
Plane drops water on Palisades fire

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Plane drops water on Palisades fireCredit: AP

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Meanwhile, satellite images have revealed Entire blocks of homes in Los Angeles have been burned to rubble. due to forest fires.

The snapshots show before, during and after the uncontrolled fires that devastated homes and places in Los Angeles. celebrity enclaves and caused thousands to flee.

Some of those houses belong to celebrities, with Paris HiltonBilly Crystal, Miles Teller and Anthony Hopkins among those who lost their homes.

Flames fueled by the wind saved the houses of the rich and famous among Hollywood celebrities who tragically saw their homes turned into Smoldering rubble.

This includes supermodel Bella Hadid, Spencer Pratt and Oscar winner Mel Gibson.

Other celebrities such as Tom Hanks, 68, and Steven Spielberg, 78, narrowly escaped the fires.

an ex Australian child actor tragically died in devastating bushfires after his mother was unable to save him due to water shortage.

British-born Rory Callum Sykes, 32, was trapped inside a detached cabin in Malibu after it caught fire from flying embers.

Mum Shelley said she tried to put out embers that fell on the roof of the 17-acre property with a hose, but the water supply was cut off.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance in Los Angeles to meet with victims of the devastating wildfires.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also served food and donated toys and essential supplies to victims outside World Central Kitchen in Pasadena.

‘War zone’ Los Angeles feels ‘broken’ as fires still ravage city, but we will rebuild

Katy Forrester, deputy exclusives editor at the US Sun, lives in Los Angeles and witnessed firsthand the horror as flames engulfed the city. He said the city feels like a “war zone

Every year, Los Angeles prepares for wildfires. It is not uncommon to see flames burning the hills and even houses burning to the ground.

But many residents have never witnessed anything as devastating as this week. And it’s not over yet.

I spent time near Pacific Palisades, where thick smoke filled the air, and watched desperate families flee the city while others begged police to give them access to their properties while roads were blocked.

“Everything is gone” was heard many times, as thousands of people were left homeless and with few possessions.

I was lucky that the power only went out at my house, but I will never forget what I witnessed while traveling through the city.

It was like a war zone.

During a visit to a shelter, I spoke with a resident who has lived in her home for almost 30 years and is battling cancer. He stayed long after being told to pack up and leave.

It was only when flames began to jump around his building that he finally gathered his belongings and ran outside.

I reported from Altadena, where buildings were still engulfed in flames and few fire trucks were seen as emergency services were overwhelmed.

Cars and school buses were burned to the ground and heartbroken families remained in shock, unable to process what had happened.

When the sun set, I drove back home toward the city center, which I felt was safe, until I saw orange flames jumping behind buildings just a few minutes from my house.

I felt sick. I had never known wildfires so close to Hollywood, and suddenly phones started ringing with emergency notifications to evacuate the area.

The traffic lights and streetlights were out and the areas full of trees fallen due to the strong winds were paralyzed.

I feel very lucky to live just minutes from the evacuation zone, but my friends panicked and fled their homes.

Although many people around the world will simply shrug their shoulders when they hear that rich people have lost their homes, the reality is very different.

The city as a whole feels devastated, everyone from single mothers to seniors has been through hell.

And people are angry.

Dozens of people have spoken of canceling their insurance policies just months before the fires, while others are reeling from alleged corruption and mismanagement.

They may be angry. But they also have hope. The people of Los Angeles are made of tough stuff.

We will get through this. And we will rebuild.