More than 6,000 people were ordered to evacuate, firefighters said, or more than half of the city.
Local authorities are going “door to door” to help evacuate residents, the municipality said.
Pepperdine University announced on X that it had suspended all classes and exams on Tuesday. Videos broadcast show plumes of smoke and flames in front of a library where students wearing protective masks have taken refuge.
Many Hollywood celebrities reside on this coastline, one of the most desirable areas in California.
Much of the southern part of the state is placed on red alert by the United States Weather Service (NWS), with gusty winds and low humidity increasing the risk of fires.
After two rainy winters which offered a relative respite, California is experiencing a very active fire season this year. This summer, the “Golden State” suffered from several heat waves, signs of global warming. In July-August, the state suffered the fourth largest fire in its history.
