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More than 30,000 people evacuated as wildfire rips through Southern California
More than 30,000 people are under evacuation orders in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles after a wildfire picked up by extreme winds tore through the area on Tuesday evening.
Los Angeles fire chief said 10,000 homes are under threat of being destroyed by the blaze in the affluent area which is dotted by celebrity residences.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said that he found “many structures already destroyed” during a visit to the impacted area, although assessed it was too early to see the extent of the damage.
Winds were expected to increase overnight in what the National Weather service has warned could be among the most “life threatening” and strongest to hit Southern California in over a decade. The winds are fanning two fires in the Palisades and another about 40 kilometres northeast in Atladena, which has also prompted evacuation orders.
By Wednesday morning, the fire department reported a growing third fire in the area of Pasadena.
Celebrities took to social media to describe their experience of the fire, with actor James Woods posting footage of flames burning through bushes and palm trees near his home. “Standing in my driveway, getting ready to evacuate,” Woods said in the short video on X, before posting a video of flames outside his pool.
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill posted an update, saying he managed to escape his residence last minute and saw “small fires on both side of the roads.”
Newsom declared a state of emergency on Tuesday and indicated the worst might be yet to come, with strong winds expected overnight on Tuesday.
The Pacific Palisades fire has consumed around 11.5 squre kilometres of land in the Pacific Palisades neighbourdhood, located in western Los Angeles.
The fires also prompted clogged roads as residents fled to evacuate, with some jumping out of their vehicles to get out of danger.
Outgoing US President Joe Biden said he and his team are communicating with state and local officials and he has offered “any federal assistance that is needed to help suppress the terrible Pacific Palisades fire.”
Some trees and vegetation on the grounds of the Getty Villa however Getty President Katherine Fleming said the museum collection remained safe. The museum is a separate part of the world-famous Getty museum that focuses on the art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards canceled its live in-person nominations announcement due to the wildfires, which will take place online instead, the organisation said in a statement.
Film studios also canceled two movie premieres due to the fire and windy weather, and the Los Angeles Unified School District said it temporarily relocated students from three campuses in the Pacific Palisades area.
Recent dry winds and a long-term lack of rain have contributed to temperatures above average in Southern California.
This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.
For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.
His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?
Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?
At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.
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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road
An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.
The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.
In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.
“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.
It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.
Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.
The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.
“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said
The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.
According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.
He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.
The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.
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