Pacific Palisades ‘Mandatory Evacuation’ Amid Flash Blaze Currently Taking Out Luxury Hillside Homes Monday Afternoon

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA. (THECOUNT) — Authorities issued mandatory evacuations as flames raced up a hillside in Pacific Palisades hillside late Monday morning.

The fire chewed through trees and brush as the fire marched toward multimillion-dollar homes, where some residents were seen fleeing on foot to escape the blaze.

“There is a Mandatory Evacuation Order for all residents within the area bordered by Charmel Lane on the West, Bienveneda Avenue on the East, the end of Lachman Lane on the North, and Merivale Lane on the South. All persons in this area are directed to leave NOW in a calm and orderly manner. This is due to both potential fire and smoke behavior as well as the pending arrival of large fixed-wind retardant dropping aircraft. Evacuating residents are asked to notify their neighbors of this Mandatory Evacuation Order, and to offer what evacuation assistance they can to neighbors who have mobility or functional needs.” — Los Angeles Fire Department, reports FOXLA.

An evacuation center was set up at the Palisades Recreation Center.

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Geo quick facts: The Pacific Palisades is an affluent residential neighborhood tucked between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Temescal Gateway Park offers hiking trails with sweeping coastline views, and the sandy Will Rogers State Beach provides access to a 22-mile beachfront bike path. Landmarks include the sumptuous Getty Villa museum showcasing Greek and Roman antiquities, and the mid-century modern Eames House – wikipedia.