Apocalyptic inferno rips through celebrity-packed LA mansions as thousands run for their lives but are blocked by gridlocked traffic

Residents in one of California’s ritziest neighborhoods have been warned their lives are at immediate risk as a wildfire rapidly rips through Los Angeles.

The apocalypic inferno has torn through Pacific Palisades, home to Chris Pratt and Miles Teller among other Hollywood A-listers. 

Evacuation notices are in place along the affluent coastal region, with a chilling warning from authorities which read: ‘Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.’

But the evacuation orders have sparked chaos on the roads, with a traffic gridlock only worsened by panicked residents choosing to abandon their cars and flee on foot.

Now, the city has enlisted bulldozers to rid the streets of the abandoned cars and clear a path for first responders to access the hills, where the fire is raging.

Teslas, BMWs and Mercedes were all filmed being dozed out of the way on Tuesday afternoon. 

‘Do not stand in the way of this fire,’ Firefighter David Ortiz said. ‘This is pretty much the worst possible scenario for a firefight.’ 

X user, Jonathan Vigliotti posted a video of a car burning uncontrollably in a driveway. 

‘Come on, guys!’ he called, his voice filled with fear. ‘We got to go!’ 

‘We were in a neighborhood as it went up in flames. Mass panic in the streets, and the worst of the wind will hit the Palisades Fire tonight,’ he wrote on X. 

Others were seen quickly evacuated the area as the fire continues to grow.  KTLA teams also had to evacuate the area mid-coverage and Palisades fire station is reportedly on fire. 

Southern California Edison (SCE) shut off power to Cuthbert, Galahad, and parts of Malibu on Tuesday due to ‘dangerous fire weather,’ an alert said. 

The company expected the power to be out for at least eight hours and it could be longer if crews need daylight to visibly inspect power lines and equipment. The inspection is required before SCE will restore power. 

Authorities has issued an 'immediate' evacuation order for Pacific Palisades, urging residents to 'LEAVE NOW.' 'Do not stand in the way of this fire,' Firefighter David Ortiz said

Authorities has issued an ‘immediate’ evacuation order for Pacific Palisades, urging residents to ‘LEAVE NOW.’ ‘Do not stand in the way of this fire,’ Firefighter David Ortiz said

A deadly wildfire is ripping through Pacific Palisades, triggering the evacuation of its 20,000 residents and forcing panicked Californians to ditch their cars

A deadly wildfire is ripping through Pacific Palisades, triggering the evacuation of its 20,000 residents and forcing panicked Californians to ditch their cars

The 200-acre bush fire was first reported around 10:30am on Tuesday and authorities have described the flames as a blowtorch

The 200-acre bush fire was first reported around 10:30am on Tuesday and authorities have described the flames as a blowtorch

The evacuation notice has caused a gridlock on Sunset Boulevard as LA residents flee, leaving behind their mansions as the 200-acre fire quickly scorches the ground around them.

The evacuation notice has caused a gridlock on Sunset Boulevard as LA residents flee, leaving behind their mansions as the 200-acre fire quickly scorches the ground around them.

'This is pretty much the worst possible scenario for a firefight,' Ortiz said

‘This is pretty much the worst possible scenario for a firefight,’ Ortiz said 

Some 26,000 Californians are without power, according to poweroutage.us. 

The 200-acre bush fire was first reported around 10:30am on Tuesday and authorities have described the flames as a blowtorch. 

Police Academy star Steve Guttenberg said the fire is near his home and that people are abandoning their cars and making it hard for firetruck to make it up the road. 

Guttenberg is urging his fellow neighbors to leave their keys in their car if they’re leaving their vehicle behind ‘so guys like me can move your car.’ 

‘We really need people to move their cars,’ he told KTLA. ‘So if you leave your car on Palisades Drive, leave the key in there.’ 

X user, Jonathan Vigliotti posted a video of a car burning uncontrollably in a driveway. ‘Come on, guys!’ he called, his voice filled with fear. ‘We got to go!’

Fire retardant being dropped over the flames in Pacific Palisades

Fire retardant being dropped over the flames in Pacific Palisades 

Firefighters seen diligently working as LA residents scramble to get out of the rich neighborhood

Firefighters seen diligently working as LA residents scramble to get out of the rich neighborhood

Residents are encouraged to be on the look out for strong winds, downed power lines, and more

Residents are encouraged to be on the look out for strong winds, downed power lines, and more

Roughly 10,000 are without power, with 5,600 or those provided by SCE

 Roughly 10,000 are without power, with 5,600 or those provided by SCE

The actor said he had friends who can’t get out of their homes due to vehicles left behind. 

More than 100 firefighters and strike teams are working to battle the massive blaze, Ortiz said. 

The fire is rapidly move West and wind gust are up to 50 miles per hour in Ventura and LA Counties, according to The New York Times. 

The windstorm poses another problem as it could be ‘life-threatening’ and being the most damaging since 2011, The Times reported.  

Parts of the Pacific Coast Highway are also shut down due to the fire, according to The Times. 

A firefighter stands on a structure and sprays the flames below. More than 100 firefighters and strike teams are working to battle the massive blaze, Ortiz said

A firefighter stands on a structure and sprays the flames below. More than 100 firefighters and strike teams are working to battle the massive blaze, Ortiz said

The fire is rapidly move West and wind gust are up to 50 miles per hour in Ventura and LA Counties

The fire is rapidly move West and wind gust are up to 50 miles per hour in Ventura and LA Counties

LA County residents are being asked to evacuate the area in a specific manner that only uses Palisades Drive, Sunset Boulevard, and Pacific Coast Highway, the publication said. 

Residents are encouraged to be on the look out for strong winds, downed power lines, and more. 

This is a developing story, please check back for updates. 

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