A massive wildfire was also ripping through Malibu, triggering a wave of mass evacuations as the fast-spreading flames encroached on the local university. The star-studded premiere of “Unstoppable”, a biopic chronicling the remarkable journey of US wrestler Anthony Robles, who triumphed in a national championship with one leg, was abruptly canceled just hours before it was set to light up the silver screen on Tuesday evening.
The Los Angeles City Fire Department issued a desperate plea: “People in the area of Palisades must evacuate now due to a rapidly advancing wildfire. Pack all your loved ones and pets into your vehicle and vacate the area immediately. If you’re not in the mandatory evacuation zone, stay off the roads to allow first responders and evacuees to move swiftly.”
