Residents of Pacific Palisades, California, describe their frantic escape from approaching wildfires, having only minutes to prepare. David Latt shared his experience of grabbing essential belongings before spending two hours stuck in traffic. The fires, exacerbated by strong winds, have led to widespread evacuations and power outages, affecting over 30,000 people. Celebrities, including Eugene Levy of ‘Schitt’s Creek’, are among those forced to evacuate, as anxiety grows over the potential destruction of homes and difficulties in communication during the crisis.