Two rapid brush fires broke out in Los Angeles, exacerbated by strong winds and dry weather.
A 200-acre fire in the Pacific Palisades area prompted mandatory evacuations, affecting the region into Malibu.
Residents not under evacuation orders are advised to shelter in place due to traffic gridlock on major streets.
Multiple vehicles have been reported engulfed in flames as firefighters work to manage the blazes, with another fire threatening West Hollywood.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has mobilized state resources in anticipation of dangerous conditions, urging residents to prepare for possible evacuations.