"Had to emergency evacuate my house and I've been driving around with my family trying to get rooms," tweeted LeBron James.
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Kate Beckinsale was also evacuated, writing on Instagram: "We are safe. Thank you so much to everyone who checked in. Sending love and hope to everyone else who walked out of their house at 3 am to this, love and admiration to the @losangelesfiredepartment and most of all to David and Dorothy who didn't need to remember in the middle of the night that I can't drive but did. And to everyone who has offered me a place to stay despite my rolling with four animals including an epileptic cat. Angel people . So grateful x".
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UPDATE 3:21 p.m. 10/28/19:
At least eight structures have been destroyed, five have been damaged. The blaze has eaten up over 618 acres.
As of 3 p.m. LAFD gave the following situation update: "This dynamic fire has been moving largely in a westward direction, fanned by Santa Ana winds. We are anticipating a favorable change in wind conditions as the day progresses. Firefighters continue to actively protect structures throughout the evacuation zone."
LAFD held firm with mandatory evacuations in various neighborhoods, providing the public with a map of no-go zones.
ORIGINAL STORY BELOW:
A large wild fire has threatened thousands of homes in the celebrity enclave of Brentwood in Southern California Monday.
The growing blaze, dubbed the "Getty fire" which is near the famed museum, has forced widespread evacuations, including some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
The fire erupted around 1:30 a.m. Monday morning near the 405 Freeway and rapidly spread, scorching more than 500 acres. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said 2,600 customers are without power in parts of Bel Air, Westwood, and Brentwood. At least five homes have been been destroyed, despite firefighters best efforts.
"Get out when we say get out," Mayor Eric Garcetti said. "The only thing you cannot replace is you and your family."
Meanwhile, several celebrities affected by the fire took to social media to let the public know how they are faring.
We evacuated safely at 3:30 this morning. If you are in an evacuation zone, don't screw around. Get out. Right now I am grateful for the best firefighters in the world, the true action heroes who charge into the danger to protect their fellow Californians. #GettyFire
@Schwarzenegger
Praying for everyone in the path of this terrifying destruction. Thank you again to our firefighters for keeping us safe. If you're in an evacuation zone, please follow the warnings and evacuate immediately. The winds are strong and the fires move quickly 🙏 #GettyFire https://t.co/dQztFQSfuA
@mariashriver
The 'Terminator: Dark Fate' premiere has been cancelled, according to Paramount. Food for the after party is being donated to the Red Cross. #GettyFire https://t.co/4NLr6FV3cb
@TheRyanParker
#gettyfire @lafdfoundation I personally will be going to https://t.co/YhsnQcm5BT to make a donation. I urge you to do the same if you please. Again, so thankful to the men and women in uniform who risk it all, working around the… https://t.co/TuQVERizcD
@prattprattpratt
"We evacuated safely at 3:30 this morning. If you are in an evacuation zone, don't screw around. Get out. Right now I am grateful for the best firefighters in the world, the true action heroes who charge into the danger to protect their fellow Californians," shared Arnold Schwarzenegger.
His ex-wife Maria Shriver shared his sentiment on Twitter. "Praying for everyone in the path of this terrifying destruction. Thank you again to our firefighters for keeping us safe. If you're in an evacuation zone, please follow the warnings and evacuate immediately. The winds are strong and the fires move quickly," she begged.
And the premiere for Schwarzenegger's new film "Terminator: Dark Fate" was cancelled because of the fire, while the catering for the after-party will be donated to the Red Cross.
NBA Superstar LeBron James was having trouble finding shelter after evacuating as he wrote,"Man these LA (fire emoji) aren't no joke. Had to emergency evacuate my house and I've been driving around with my family trying to get rooms. No luck so far!" Fortunately, he tweeted an hour later he had found accommodations and gave thanks to the emergency workers.
"My best wishes as well to the first responders right now doing what they do best!" LeBron shared.
"Guardians of the Galaxy" star Chris Pratt asked followers to donate to the emergency responders as he wrote, "I personally will be going to LAFD.org to make a donation. I urge you to do the same if you please."
Man these LA 🔥 aren't no joke. Had to emergency evacuate my house and I've been driving around with my family trying to get rooms. No luck so far! 🤦🏾♂️
@KingJames
Man these LA 🔥 aren't no joke. Had to emergency evacuate my house and I've been driving around with my family trying to get rooms. No luck so far! 🤦🏾♂️
@KingJames
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Brandi Glanville gave a shout out to get neighbors to take action by posting, "Wake up!!! Brentwood is on fire!!! F--k!"
"Safe in a hotel room with my family and dogs. Awakened and evacuated by the amazing alert system from #lafd #Grateful #GettyFire," shared Marvel mainstay Clark Gregg, who plays Agent Phil Coulson.
News anchor legend Katie Couric offered her prayers to those involved as she wrote, "Praying for anyone near to the #GettyFire and for the emergency crews working to get it under control - stay safe California."
Sitcom veteran Christa Miller -- who has starred in such programs as "The Drew Carey Show" and "Scrubs" -- revealed a photo of flames looming over her house, and assured followers they had evacuated.
Wake up !!! Brentwood is on fire!!! Fuck
@BrandiGlanville
Safe in a hotel room with my family and dogs. Awakened and evacuated by the amazing alert system from #lafd #Grateful #GettyFire
@clarkgregg
Praying for anyone near to the #GettyFire and for the emergency crews working to get it under control - stay safe California. https://t.co/RGIRjOp33G
@katiecouric
"The Walking Dead" producer Glen Mazzara announced he had evacuated his home as Kelly Rizzo -- journalist and wife of Bob Saget -- shared the same news.
Kurt Sutter -- creator of "The Shield" and "Sons of Anarchy" -- posted a video of the fire's destruction with the caption, "Evacuated. Apparently, everything around me is burning the f--k down. Rough week."
Film director Peter Berg shared a video of hills roaring in flames, which he said was "right behind my house" before asking if a blaze adjacent to his home was "a house burning".
In the caption to the terrifying video he wrote: "Eventful evening. Thanks @losangelesfiredepartment I have no words to describe my respect for these men and women." The post was geotagged in the affected area.
TooFab will keep updating this story as more posts pour in. Stay safe Los Angeles.
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