Video from NBC Los Angeles shows traffic bottlenecks on roads close to the Pacific Palisades and along the freeway, a vital artery.
In order to facilitate fire evacuations, the City of Santa Monica also blocked a section of Interstate 10 that ran west, according to a social media post from authorities.
As they attempt to leave the area, several individuals have left their automobiles behind. In order to provide emergency response.
Personnel easier access to the region, the Los Angeles Fire Department cleaned around 30 automobiles that were left on the roads.
Cindy Festa, a resident of Pacific Palisades, said the flames were “this close to the cars,” indicating with her thumb and pointer as she left the canyon.
“On Palisades Drive, many abandoned their vehicles. Setting the hillside on fire. Everything is moving, even the palm palms,” Festa remarked from her vehicle.
