Wildfires in L. A. : Hollywood Faces Evacuations and Canceled Events

In the heart of the city of stars, five wildfires are raging. The blazes have already destroyed thousands of buildings and claimed five lives. The first, the Palisades fire, started by the shore on January 7. Soon afterward, the Eaton fire broke out near Pasadena. Overnight, another fire, the Hurst fire, ignited in the San Fernando Valley. The most recent addition, the Sunset fire, began in the Hollywood Hills on January 8. These wildfires are considered the most devastating in Los Angeles history.Celebrities and ordinary folks alike are evacuating their homes to stay safe. The governor has declared a state of emergency. The entertainment industry is feeling the heat too. Movie premieres, events, and film and TV productions are being called off due to the fires. It's a grim scenario for Hollywood as the smoke billows and the flames spread.