Absolutely Terrifying Footage Of People Fleeing The California Wildfires In Los Angeles
Source - The Getty Fire in Los Angeles erupted early Monday and is forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes as winds reach extremely dangerous levels in Southern California.
Burning in the hills north of Los Angeles’ famous Getty Center, the Getty Fire, which started just before 2 a.m. local time, has consumed 500 acres. The Getty Center and Getty Villa are safe, but many houses were ablaze.
Mandatory evacuations are in effect in Los Angeles from the 405 freeway to the ocean — which spans some of the most expensive real estate in the city. Southbound lanes of the 405 freeway, the busiest highway in the country, are now closed.
Roughly 25,000 people live in the evacuation zone, the mayor said. In Northern California, the monster Kincade Fire has been burning since Wednesday night and has consumed over 66,000 acres in the heart of wine country. Nearly 200,000 people have evacuated as the massive inferno rages on. Rough winds, including a 93 mph gust, contributed to the Kincade Fire rapidly growing over the weekend. Containment fell from 10% to 5%.
Ninety-six structures have been destroyed and tens of thousands are still threatened.
Over 4,000 firefighters are battling the blaze, and two firefighters suffered burn injuries, including one seriously.
There’s nothing funny about this blog. California is once again on fire and lives are being turned upside down as a result. I can’t even imagine what it must feel like to be told to leave your home knowing full well it won’t be there when you get back. The scariest part is that the blaze only 5% contained and encroaching on densely populated urban areas. Hopefully those who are able to get out do, and those can’t are able to get the help they need. The footage being posted online looks like something out of a Roland Emmerich film.
The 405, by the way, is one of the major highways in LA. Here’s what it looks like in the more rural areas…
Scary stuff. Thoughts and prayers to everyone in the LA area. You can donate to help those affected through the Red Cross website HERE.