Out-of-control LA wildfires force residents — including celebs — to flee in terror: PHOTOS

January 8, 2025 by Miller Sanford

Wildfires erupted in Los Angeles, forcing thousands to evacuate as flames consumed dry brush and engulfed neighborhoods. The Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades has scorched nearly 3,000 acres, while the Eaton Fire near Pasadena and the Hurst Fire in Sylmar have triggered widespread evacuations, endangering thousands of residents.

A Los Angeles County firefighting helicopter dropping water to battle the Palisades wildfire in Pacific Palisades, California, on 07 January 2025 — A Los Angeles County firefighting helicopter drops water to battle the Palisades wildfire in Pacific Palisades. CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Residents of a senior center being evacuated at night due to the approaching Eaton Fire in Altadena, California on January 7, 2025. — Residents of a senior center are evacuated in Altadena, California. AP

A distraught woman crying as the Palisades Fire advances in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on January 7, 2025 — A woman cries as fire advances in the Pacific Palisades. AP

Firefighters observing the Palisades Fire engulfing a house amid a severe windstorm in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on January 8, 2025. — Firefighters battle flames in the Pacific Palisades. Getty Images

Elderly patients being evacuated into emergency vehicles amid approaching embers and flames during the Eaton fire in Pasadena, California on January 7, 2025. — Elderly patients are evacuated into emergency vehicles during the Eaton fire in Pasadena, California. AFP via Getty Images

Firefighter battling the Palisades Fire during a windstorm in Los Angeles, California — Firefighters battle flames in the Pacific Palisades. REUTERS

A structure engulfed in flames during the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, with a flag visible in the foreground — Fire engulfs a structure as the Palisades Fire burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, California. REUTERS

Sunbather observing a large plume of smoke from a wildfire over the Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, California in 2025 — A lone sunbather sits and watches a large plume of smoke from a wildfire rise over the Pacific Palisades, in Santa Monica. AP

Palisades Fire burning during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles, California, with smoke and trees in the background, on January 7, 2025. — The Palisades Fire burns. REUTERS

Man assisting woman in wheelchair during evacuation of senior center due to approaching California Eaton Fire — Residents of a senior center are evacuated as the Eaton Fire approaches. AP

Los Angeles firefighter spraying water on a burning home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood during the Palisades Fire on January 7, 2025 — Firefighters battle flames in the Pacific Palisades. Jordan Stern/Shutterstock

Smoke from a wildfire viewed from Venice Beach, Los Angeles, dated January 7, 2025 — Smoke from a wildfire is seen from the Venice Beach section of Los Angeles. AP

Firefighters battling the Palisades Fire on Sunset Boulevard in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California on January 7, 2025 — Firefighters battling the Palisades Fire on Sunset Boulevard in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California on January 7, 2025. Getty Images

Dane Schrader, a resident of Pacific Palisades, pushing a wheelchair with a suitcase in front of fire trucks during the evacuation from the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, USA — Dane Schrader, a resident of Pacific Palisades, evacates. Jordan Stern/Shutterstock

Firefighters working to extinguish the Palisades Fire amid a windstorm in Los Angeles, California on January 7, 2025 — Firefighters battle flames in the Pacific Palisades. REUTERS

A residence engulfed in flames during the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, captured on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. — The Palisades Fire burns a residence in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. AP

Resident standing in front of a garage while fire crews combat the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades neighborhood, Los Angeles, 2025 — A resident stands in front of a garage as fire crews fight the Palisades Fire. AP

People evacuating by car and on foot from the advancing Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on January 7, 2025. — People flee from the advancing Palisades Fire, by car and on foot, in the Pacific Palisades. AP

Helicopter dropping water on a wind-driven fire in Pacific Palisades, California, with smoke covering the area and burning buildings visible — A helicopter drops water on the flames of the wind-driven Palisades Fire. AFP via Getty Images

A fast-moving brush fire burning near multi-million dollar homes in Pacific Palisades, California on January 7, 2025, sparking evacuations and blanketing the area with thick smoke. — A brush fire burns near homes in Pacific Palisades. AFP via Getty Images

A burnt vehicle standing near rising flames during the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, U.S., on January 7, 2025. — A burnt vehicle stands as flames rise nearby, as the Eaton Fire burns in Pasadena, California. REUTERS

Sign pointing to the Getty Villa art museum engulfed in red smoke from the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, California, January 7, 2025 — A sign pointing to the Getty Villa art museum in engulfed in red smoke from the flames of the wind-driven Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades. AFP via Getty Images

Wildfire ravaging a neighborhood in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles at night — The Palisades Fire ravages the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. AP

Fire department bulldozer moving abandoned cars on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles during a fast-moving brush fire — A fire department bulldozer moves abandoned cars which blocked Sunset Blvd. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA

Heavy smoke rising from a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades, overlooking the Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica, California, on January 7, 2025. — Heavy smoke from a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades rises over the Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica, California. AP

Smoke and fire from a wild fire near Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, California on January 7, 2025 during a windstorm — Smoke rises from a wildfire burning near Pacific Palisades on the west side of Los Angeles. REUTERS

Helicopter dropping water on a wind-driven fire threatening homes in Pacific Palisades, California surrounded by thick smoke — A helicopter drops water around homes threatened by the Palisades Fire. AFP via Getty Images

Resident trying to protect his property from the impending flames of the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, California, January 7, 2025. — A resident attempts to protect his property from the flames closing in on homes threatened by the Palisades Fire. AFP via Getty Images

Large smoke plumes from the Pacific Palisades fire viewed from Montana Street in Santa Monica, California on January 7, 2024. — Large plumes of smoke from the Pacific Palisades fire are seen from Montana Street in Santa Monica. AP