ALBAWABA - A horrifying video of Hollywood Hills catching fire swarmed several social media platforms, threatening the iconic Hollywood sign and causing rapid evacuations after covering approximately 10 acres of land. This comes in amid the massive flames that engulfed Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, US.
The Palisades fire extended to 2,900 acres, forcing around 30,000 residents to evacuate safely. Moreover, the wildfires in Los Angeles claimed the lives of five people and displaced thousands of Americans from their homes.
According to residents near Hollywood Hills who were ordered to evacuate, the fire is spreading rapidly, causing panic and concern across the nation.
Video: Hollywood Hills in flames amid Palisades fire
One user wrote on Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter), "Please pray for LA— the Hollywood Hills are now on fire. I just took this video as I am about to evacuate my house."
Another added, "Runyon Canyon is on fire. I’ve never seen anything like this. Born and raised in LA. All of West Hollywood and Hollywood is now under threat. Stay safe!!"
The sudden eruption also sparked speculation, as users took to several social media platforms to debate the matter. Some speculated arson, while others pointed out that it was an aftermath of the Palisades and Altadena fires.
The Los Angeles fires have spread across five areas forcing 100,000 US citizens off their homes. According to NBC News, the fire conditions are speculated to persist till Friday despite a gradual decrease in the spreading of flames across the city.
