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At least 16 dead & 150k evacuated in LA wildfires as pics show celeb enclave covered in pink chemicals to slow blaze

CALIFORNIA’S apocalyptic wildfires have killed at least 16 people so far with raging flames roaring towards more star-studded neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

Some 153,000 LA residents are now under mandatory evacuation orders as winds winds of up to 80mph are set to hit in the next few days – making it even more difficult to contain the blazes.

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Fire retardant covers a pool and lounge chairs after being dropped from a firefighting aircraft battling the Palisades Fire[/caption]
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An air tanker drops fire retardant at the Palisades Fire[/caption]
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A mailbox is covered in fire retardant during the Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles[/caption]
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Firefighters watch as water is dropped on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon[/caption]
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A view of destroyed homes as the Palisades Fire continues to burn with wildfires causing damage and loss through Los Angeles County[/caption]

Four wildfires are currently burning around Los Angeles with two others now being described as contained.

The Palisades fire is the biggest of all and has so far burned down 22,660 acres of land destroying more than 5,316 structures.

Firefighters have only been able to contain 11 per cent of the fire, according to the LA Fire Department.

The Eaton fire has destroyed over 15,000 and 7,000 structures with 15 per cent contained.

Kenneth and Hurst have also spread to around 1,000 acres.

Meanwhile, Lidia and Archer fires have been 100 per cent contained by the fire department. 

Firefighters were seen bombarding bright pink-colored fire retardants over the Palisades Fire in a bid to stop them from spreading.

The foamy chemical – which acts as a fire blanket – is made up of salts and fertilizers which can help to slow down the spread of a fire.

Incredible pictures show affluent neighborhoods covered with the pink chemical in what looks like an apocalyptic movie.

One picture shows a backyard with a pool covered in hues of pink after tanker planes dropped chemicals all over the area.

Others show empty streets with mailboxes and cars covered with the chemical.

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A car is covered by fire retardant[/caption]
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Red flame retardant is seen on patio furniture in the backyard of a home in the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles[/caption]
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Fire retardant covers a pool and lounge chairs after being dropped from a firefighting aircraft[/caption]
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A Cal Fire S-2T firefighting tanker releases retardant while battling the Palisades Fire[/caption]

Authorities have now turned previous evacuation warnings into mandatory orders, urging people to leave the area from Sunset Boulevard north to Encino Reservoir.

High winds have caused the Palisades Fire in Southern California to spread towards the east.

LA’s fire chief Kristin Crowley said last night saw a “significant flare up” in parts of the Palisades Fire tragedy.

The chief added that “we will be facing another critical weather event” due to the high winds as the flames continue to starch the region.

Affluent residents of Mandeville Canyon and Brentwood are now desperately looking for a way out as the fire approaches the area.

Thousands of locals have been ordered to evacuate immediately.

The nearby Sunset Boulevard has started to overflow with escaping motorists as long queues are starting to form on the busy roads.

Brentwood is one of the poshest areas of LA – known for its large homes and celebrity residents.

Celebrities including Lebron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jennifer Garner have homes in the area.

Their residences are all now under threat.

American politician Robert F. Kennedy Jr also lives in Brentwood in his $6.6million home, while Vice President Kamala Harris also has a home in the area.

The Getty Centre – an iconic $1.3billion centre – is also within the evacuation zone.

The nearby Sunset Boulevard has started to overflow with escaping motorists as long queues are starting to form on the busy roads.

Meanwhile, celebs battled to get rooms at one of the most ­exclusive hotels in Los Angeles after fleeing the wildfires ravaging the city.

Stars including Dennis Quaid and Sarah Michelle Gellar were among those jostling for beds at the Hotel Bel-Air, where luxury rooms cost up to $18,000 a night.

Quaid, 70, and wife Laura Savoie, 34, and rocker Tommy Lee, 62, and wife Brittany Furlan, 38, were among those spotted outside the historic Hollywood favourite.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Gellar, 47, and actor husband Freddie Prinze Jr, 48, Batman actor Michael Keaton, 73, and actor and producer Rob McElhenney, 47, were among those clamouring for refuge as blazes continued to rage in nearby Pacific ­Palisades.

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A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon[/caption]
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Kevin Marshall sifts through his mother’s fire-ravaged property in the the Palisades Fire[/caption]
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The famous Sunset Boulevard has been burnt in the Palisades fire[/caption]
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A palm tree burns as powerful winds fuelling devastating wildfires[/caption]

Prevent looting

A 6pm to 6am curfew has been imposed in the worst-hit areas to prevent looting.

Looters dressing as firefighters are storming residential areas in the wake of the tragedy.

Members of the National Guard — the equivalent of the UK’s Army Reserve — have been drafted in to help enforce it.

LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said 22 people had so far been arrested for curfew violations, trespassing, burglary and looting.

He said yesterday that it was unclear how the blazes began and urged the public to get in touch if they have useful information.

He added: “We are not going to leave any rock unturned if this is a criminal act . . . everything is absolutely on the table.”

Mayor Karen Bass said she condemns criminal “predators” who are using the fires to take advantage of others.

Authorities are now working alongside the FBI as investigations continue over the wildfires.

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A homemade sign sits on the ground near homes destroyed by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles[/caption]

Meanwhile, LA County officials have declared a health emergency – warning people that smoke and particulate matter from wildfires could pose immediate and long-term threats.

People have been advised not to leave their houses and wear masks if needed.

Fires and strong winds have “severely degraded air quality… posing immediate and long-term risks to public health”, a statement read. 

The devastating fires are set to have a costly impact on the city and its residents – with private forecaster Accuweather estimating the total damage and economic loss up to $150 billion.

Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed over 1,400 firefighters, with additional teams arriving from neighbouring states, but the battle to contain the flames is far from over.

He has also called for an independent investigation after firefighters complained about dropping water pressure in many hydrants across the city.

The governor has received severe backlash over the handling of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Meanwhile, celebs including Kim Kardashian, Sylvester Stallone and Kevin Hart were fined fined in recent years for allegdly breaking strict water conserving rules, Mail on Sunday reports.

One neighbor of Ms Kardashin said: “Everyone was told to cut back on water precisely for this situation, to preserve it to fight fires.

“They carried on watering because they could afford the fines.”

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A man reacts as he sifts through the remains of his father’s fire-ravaged beach front property in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire[/caption]
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View of the remains of buildings destroyed by the Palisades wildfire in Malibu Los Angeles[/caption]
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Cars are left charred inside a dealership in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire[/caption]

Meanwhile, satellite pictures have revealed whole blocks of homes in Los Angeles have been burned to rubble by the wildfires.

The snaps show before, during, and after the uncontrolled blazes have burned through LA homes and celebrity enclaves and caused thousands to flee.

Some of those homes belong to celebrities, with Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, Miles Teller, and Anthony Hopkins among those to lose their abodes.

The wind-fuelled flames haven’t spared the homes of the rich and famous with Hollywood A-listers tragically seeing their houses turned to smouldering rubble.

This includes supermodel Bella Hadid, Spencer Pratt and Oscar winner Mel Gibson.

Victims of LA wildfires

AT least 16 people have been killed so far in the devastating wildfires ripping through LA, according to the official death count.

Here is what we know about them:

Rory Callum Sykes

Brit-born Sykes, 32, was left trapped inside a self-contained cottage in Malibu after it caught fire from flying embers.

Skyes’ death was confirmed by his mum Shelley who said he was a “wonderful” son.

Shelley said she tried to put out the embers that landed on the roof of the 17-acre property with a hose but the water supply was turned off.

She was forced to drive a quarter mile to find first responders after she failed to connect through 911.

Firefighters told her that Skyes died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Anthony and Justin Mitchell

Anthony was a 67-year-old great-grandfather of 10 who tragically died in his Altadena home.

His son Justin Mitchell also died.

Justin’s older brother – also called Anthony – told NBC News: “He probably could have gotten himself out but he wasn’t going to leave my brother.

“He really loved his kids.”

Rodney Kent Nickerson

Rodney, 83, also died in his Altadena home shortly after he reassured his family members that he would be fine.

His daughter Kimiko Nickerson told KCAL News: “My son tried to get him to leave, and my neighbours and myself and he said he’ll be fine, I’ll be here when you guys come back.

“And he said his house would be here.”

Victor Shaw

Victor Shaw, 66, was trying to protect his decades-old family home when he was tragically killed in the Eaton Fire.

Sister Shari Shaw, told ABC News that he died in a “heroic act” and that his body was found with a water hose still in his hand.

She said: “I can’t imagine what he might have been thinking, how he might have been so frightened.

“And I couldn’t be here, I couldn’t be here to save him. I couldn’t be here, that’s what hurts the most.”

Other celebrities like Tom Hanks, 68, and Steven Spielberg, 78, had their homes narrowly spared in the fires.

A former Aussie child actor was tragically killed in the devastating wildfires after his mum failed to save him due to water shortage.

Brit-born Rory Callum Sykes, 32, was left trapped inside a self-contained cottage in Malibu after it caught fire from flying embers.

Mum Shelley said she tried to put out the embers that landed on the roof of the 17-acre property with a hose but the water supply was turned off.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance in Los Angeles to meet the victims of the devasting wildfires.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also served food and donated toys and essential supplies to the victims outside the World Central Kitchen in Pasadena.

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'War zone' LA feels 'broken' as fires still ravage the city - but we will rebuild

EVERY year Los Angeles braces itself for wildfires. It is not uncommon to see flames torching the hills and even houses burning to the ground.

But many residents have never witnessed anything as devastating as this week. And it’s nowhere near over.

I spent time near Pacific Palisades, where thick smoke filled the air, and saw desperate families fleeing the city while others begged police to give them access to their properties as roads were blocked off.

“Everything is gone” was heard many times, as thousands of people were left homeless and with few possessions.

I was lucky to only have the power go out in my home, but I’ll never forget what I witnessed traveling throughout the city.

It was like a war zone.

During a visit to a shelter, I spoke with a resident who has lived in his home for almost 30 years and is battling cancer. He stayed long after he was told to pack up and go.

It was only when flames began leaping around his building that he finally gathered his belongings and ran out.

I reported from Altadena, where buildings were still engulfed in flames, and few fire trucks were in sight as emergency services were overwhelmed.

Cars and school buses were completely torched, and heartbroken families stood around in shock, not being able to process what had happened.

As the sun went down, I drove back home towards the city center, which I felt was safe, until I saw orange flames leaping behind buildings just minutes from my house.

I felt sick. I’ve never known wildfires so close to Hollywood, and suddenly, phones were blaring with emergency notifications to evacuate the area.

Traffic lights and street lamps were out, and areas filled with fallen trees from the strong winds became gridlocked.

I feel extremely lucky I live minutes outside of the evacuation zone, but friends panicked and fled their homes.

Although many worldwide will merely shrug when they hear wealthy people have lost their homes, the reality is very different.

The city as a whole feels broken, everyone from single mothers to elderly people have been through hell.

And people are angry.

Dozens have spoken of their insurance policies being canceled just months before the fires, while others are reeling over alleged corruption and mismanagement.

They may be angry. But they are also hopeful. The people of Los Angeles are made of strong stuff.

We will get through this. And we will rebuild.

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