Thousands of people living in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, home to a string of A-list celebrities, were ordered to evacuate.

A rapidly growing wildfire raged across an upscale section of Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes and creating traffic jams as 30,000 people evacuated beneath huge plumes of smoke that covered much of the metropolitan area.

Tens of thousands of California residents have been asked to evacuate as wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area.

California firefighters are battling wind-whipped wildfires tearing across the Los Angeles area. The blazes have destroyed homes, clogged roadways as tens of thousands fled and strained resources as o

Over 30,000 people evacuated due to a massive wildfire in Los Angeles, destroying homes and vehicles. The Palisades Fire has burned 2,921 acres, while a second blaze, Eaton Fire, grew to 400 acres. Injuries reported,

A raging wildfire is ripping through mansions in LA as 30,000 residents have fled their homes to escape the huge inferno across California. Some even abandoned their cars as they escaped the roaring flames while roads were blocked.

Pacific Palisades wildfires rage through Los Angeles hillside destroying homes At least 30,000 people were ordered to evacuate a rapidly growing wind-driven wildfire in California as the blaze spread from just 20 acres to more than 3,