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The wind was terrible. So many sticks and fallen trees and the power lines were going crazy. We thought one would drop on us,
We have been pushing out messages. And you know, my communications to folks have been from the get go — This is not a drill. This is an actual public safety emergency. Everybody needs to be packed and prepared to move on an instant notice.”
Speaking on evacuations, she said Get in your vehicle and leave the area as soon as possible."
Robert Foxworthy had a dire message this morning for those whose neighborhoods are in the path of the flames Until the sun comes up and we can get assets back in the air safely, we won’t really know how much of the Palisades is still standing today,
she said, ... noting the scale of the damage and Angelenos should be advised that the windstorm is expected to worsen through the morning and to heed local warnings,
said Bass, who is away from the country and yesterday attended the inauguration of the new president of Ghana I couldn’t believe our lovely little home in the hills held on this long. It feels like losing a loved one.”
Posting on X, the "Once Upon a Time in America" star said My suggestion would be, if you're still at home, and you have the ability to leave, do so,
It is an absolute miracle that we do not have any reported fatalities at this point.”
Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park, who represents District 11 which includes the Pacific Palisades, told NBC's "TODAY" show this morning Thank you to the brave firefighters and first responders who are working tirelessly to protect lives, homes, and wildlife as they battle fast-moving wildfire fueled by fierce winds,
You are true heroes, and we are endlessly grateful for your sacrifice and courage,
I am just glad I grabbed some of my daddy’s art,
That’s the worst part not having any idea,
By the time you realize it, you're stuck — especially the way this fire is burning, throwing embers out ahead,
We had no idea we were about to evacuate,
My dog was coughing and I couldn’t see as I was driving. It was just packed with cars,
The McDonald’s behind our house caught fire, and the condos at the end of my street too were on fire,
I really want to commend neighbors in the area for their swift response and compliance with local orders. This was a fire that grew and moved very, very quickly with wind conditions as well as all of the dry conditions, it’s been at least eight months since we’ve had rain in this area,
From the sound of things, with the winds coming tonight, I know a lot of people are scared. So I just want to acknowledge that. Thoughts and prayers for sure, and hope everybody stays safe."
