The spread of the flames has been promoted by the strong winds blowing in the area.
In the United States, wildfires have spread in the Pacific Palisades area, which is located near Los Angeles and is known as the residence of Hollywood actors.
On Tuesday, according to the news agency Reuters, the fire spread six times in just a few hours. In the area between Santa Monica and Malibu, a total area of about 510 hectares burned. The flames reportedly destroyed several residential buildings and led to evacuation orders.
Actor known for the film Police Academy Steve Guttenberg said he tried to help his friends escape the area. Numerous people who fled the flames in their cars ended up abandoning their vehicles after the roads were blocked.
“If you abandon your car, leave the key there so people like me can move your car so the fire trucks can get through,” Guttenberg told KTLA.
Also an actor James Woods said the message service in X flames spread near his home.
The spread of the flames has been promoted by the strong winds blowing in the area, which are predicted to last for several days. The strongest winds are predicted to reach 160 kilometers per hour in gusts in hilly areas. It has been warned that the winds will also hinder air traffic in the area.
The area has also been plagued by low humidity and a long-lasting drought.
– In other words, this is the worst possible [olosuhde] in terms of fires, wrote the message service in X US National Weather Service Los Angeles Station.
Sources: AFP, AP, Reuters