Los Angeles wildfires: Stars flee as inferno rages on

The fire that broke out in Los Angeles affected areas inhabited by many stars, including Pacific Palisades and Bel Air. Driven by strong winds, the fire spread quickly, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. City authorities declared a state of emergency. Giant plumes of smoke were visible over the entire city, and many well-known residents, such as Tom Hanks and Jennifer Aniston, were forced to leave their homes.

The situation worsened hour by hour; strong winds and low humidity facilitated the rapid spread of the fire. Firefighters battled the blaze, but their efforts were hampered by closed roads and damaged power lines.

U.S. President Joe Biden appealed to residents to stay alert and follow local authorities' recommendations. Faced with the threat of destruction, many people decided to leave their homes in search of safer shelter.

James Woods, an actor known for productions like "Once Upon a Time in America," "Vampires," "Casino," and "The Specialist," is one of the residents of the neighborhood affected by the fire in Los Angeles. Just before the state of emergency was declared, he posted a recording showing what the area he lived in looked like before the fire spread.

I took this last night from our beautiful little home in the Palisades. Now all the fire alarms are going off at once remotely – he wrote on X.

Shortly after this post, he shared another recording, this time showing the fire-consuming buildings and nearby vegetation. To the recording, he only added the brief: "Leaving."

The fires affected the lives of thousands of people, destroying hundreds of buildings. In addition to extinguishing fires, firefighters rescued animals and artworks threatened by the flames. Many people documented the situation on social media, posting dramatic appeals for prayers and support. Despite the intense efforts of firefighters, many residents remain in danger, and the fire continues to threaten more neighborhoods in Los Angeles.