Steve Guttenberg assists Palisades firefighters during a blaze, saying, "It's a ghost town."

Thousands of people, including James Woods, evacuated due to the 1,200-acre Palisades Fire, while Jennifer Lopez's 'Unstoppable' premiere was canceled.

Steve Guttenberg assists Palisades firefighters during a blaze, saying, "It's a ghost town."
Steve Guttenberg assists Palisades firefighters during a blaze, saying, "It's a ghost town."

Steve Guttenberg assisted firefighters and moved stranded cars on Sunset Boulevard, as residents fled the fire, according to an exclusive interview with Planet Chronicle Digital. "It's like Zombieland," he said, describing the abandoned cars scattered throughout the street.

James Woods expressed gratitude to first responders in social media posts for safeguarding his community before evacuating his home as the Palisades Fire blazed through the hills behind his property.

In the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, a wildfire ignited on Tuesday morning, and 77-year-old Woods captured images of the blaze as he evacuated. He kept his fans updated throughout the day as the flames came close to his own home, reaching "two houses" away.

The Palisades Fire, which started near the southeast side of Palisades Drive, grew to about 200 acres and led to evacuation orders being issued.

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Steve Guttenberg helped first responders fighting the Palisades Fire. (Getty Images)

Guttenberg, famous for his roles in "Police Academy" and "Three Men and a Baby," advised those abandoning their vehicles during evacuation to also leave their keys, allowing fire crews to access them.

Actor Steve Guttenberg assists Palisades firefighters during a blaze, saying, "It's a ghost town."

Actor Steve Guttenberg helps Palisades fire first responders as flames rage, 'It's a ghost town'

"Guttenberg told Planet Chronicle Digital that people abandon their cars, causing a crisis, and they don't leave their keys in their cars. As a result, fire trucks can't get up the street because they have all these abandoned cars with no ability to move them. Guttenberg was helping out by moving cars and putting them up on the hill to clear the way for the fire department."

The Palisades' biggest fire was observed by Guttenberg, who described it as "enormous."

"I was able to make it up here, sort of a pocket where there is no fire. So everybody's safe, and I just wanted to see what I can do to help out some of my neighbors, but it's a ghost town." — Steve Guttenberg

"This is the largest fire we've had, and it's burning out of control in some areas," he said. "I managed to reach this area, which is a pocket where there is no fire. Everyone is safe, and I just wanted to help out some of my neighbors. However, it's a ghost town."

James Woods, an actor, recorded the fire's progress throughout the day and expressed gratitude to the authorities for their assistance in aiding the community.

WATCH: Steve Guttenberg helps first responders fighting Palisades fire

Steve Guttenberg helps first responders fighting Palisades fire

We were fortunate to have the LA fire and police departments performing their duties exceptionally well," Woods wrote. "We are now safe and have evacuated. Our neighborhood contains several elementary schools, and there was a massive community effort to ensure the safe evacuation of the children.

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Steve Guttenberg helped firefighters move vehicles stranded in the wake of the Palisades Fire. (Gilbert Flores)

"Can not speak more highly of the LA fire and LAPD."

Planet Chronicle Digital contacted Woods' representative for comment.

"Preparing to evacuate from my driveway, Woods stated in a clip shared on X. 'We've got a lot of planes flying overhead, dropping water, but…'"

A video by Woods showed flames on a hillside near a home. It's uncertain if the property in the video was damaged by the fire.

In another post, he wrote about the heavy smoke covering the sky and hoped everyone would get out safely.

In a video shared on X, Woods displayed flames near his home's deck an hour later, along with footage from one of his security cameras.

At 4 p.m., he thanked "the wonderful people who've reached out to us" in another post on X. He expressed gratitude for their concern and informed them that they were able to evacuate successfully. However, he admitted that he did not yet know if their home was still standing, as houses on their little street had not fared well.

His neighbor's house caught fire, but they were safely evacuated, he also noted.

Our city is being ravaged by a devastating fire, forcing many friends to evacuate. Firefighters from across the region are being summoned to help contain the blaze. Stay safe, everyone!

Molly Sims posted on social media, "This is my backyard, guys. Please leave. Help your neighbors and families. We are evacuated and safe, but please send prayers for the Palisades." Spencer Pratt observed an airtanker dropping water on the flames.

To ensure safety, Amazon Studios canceled the premiere of Jennifer Lopez's latest film, "Unstoppable," as the fire grew in size.

Due to safety concerns related to increased wind activity and fires in Los Angeles, the studio has announced the cancellation of tonight's premiere of 'Unstoppable,' as confirmed in a statement with Planet Chronicle Digital.

Molly Sims, Spencer Pratt share Palisades Fire videos.
Molly Sims asked for prayers for the Palisades, while Spencer Pratt captured video of an airtanker making a drop over the flames near his home. (Instagram)
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Flames from the Palisades fire cover the hills near the affluent Pacific Palisades community in Los Angeles. (David Swanson)
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An airtanker made a drop on the Palisades Fire.  (Brian van der Brug)

"Although we were eager to share this uplifting movie with you, our top concern is ensuring your safety."

A "life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm" is expected Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, and an extreme wildfire threat covers much of Southern California through Wednesday, according to Los Angeles forecasters at the National Weather Service.

This report was contributed to by Larry Fink from Planet Chronicle Digital and Heather Brinkmann from FOX Weather.

by Tracy Wright

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