The fire exploded from 20 acres to 1,200 acres in mere hours and wind speeds could soon reach 100mph (160km/h).

As the wildfire rages on in California, many A-list celebrities have had to leave their lavish Pacific Palisades mansions behind as a state of emergency has been declared.

The fire is blazing through the upscale community of Pacific Palisades, threatening structures in Los Angeles's beautiful ...