Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency for the Pacific Palisades after a massive wildfire erupted on Tuesday, quickly growing to engulf more than 2,900 acres and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate.

In the frantic haste to get to safety, scores of people clogged roadways and abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases. The traffic jam on Palisades Drive prevented emergency vehicles from getting through and bulldozers were brought in to push the abandoned cars to the side and create a path,

The California governor also expressed gratitude for President Joe Biden's leadership during the natural disaster emergency The post Palisades Fire Update: Gavin Newsom Warns ‘We Are Not Out of the Woods’ After 30,

California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Los Angeles city fire officials at a news conference Tuesday afternoon to update the public on the battle against the Palisades Fire. Liveblog: <a href="

Gov. Gavin Newsom provides updates on California's response to the raging Palisades Fire. He also thanked President Joe Biden for approving emergency funds for firefighting efforts.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged residents to follow official evacuation orders as the Palisades Fire burns over 1,200 acres in Los Angeles. Newsom also thanked President Joe Biden for reaching out and offering help amid the blaze.