Doorbell camera footage reveals the devastating impact of raging fires in Los Angeles, particularly as flames approached the home of Kyle and Zibby Owens in the Pacific Palisades. Watching from Manhattan, they were shocked as a fireball grew near their infinity pool, threatening their property. The Owens expressed horror at the widespread destruction, knowing many residents are displaced and have lost everything. As of Sunday, the Palisades Fire had burned over 23,713 acres and was only 13% contained, with further fatalities expected. Officials warn of continued fire risks due to strong winds and urge residents to remain vigilant.
Shocking doorbell camera footage shows the carnage faced by Los Angeles residents as fires rage through the City of Angels.
Horrifying Nest Camera footage taken from Kyle and Zibby Owens’ home in the Pacific Palisades shows a fireball growing and reaching into the air just beyond an infinity pool. .
Soon, the flames began to lick the sides of the pool, quickly reaching the roof line as embers clouded the screen.
Fortunately, the Owens were observing the devastation thousands of miles away in another Manhattan home.
“It’s completely surreal,” Kyle, co-founder of the production company Morning Moon, told Good Morning America, noting that the power went out at his home shortly after, cutting off the footage.
“I mean, it’s devastating for us to see that footage,” he said, holding his wife’s hand.
Owens went on to say that both he and Zibby knew the dangers of living in fire-prone California.
“But I think what we’re seeing here is a worst-case scenario unfolding before our eyes. Our community is devastated,” he said.
Kyle and Zibby Owens watched in horror as horrifying nest camera footage showed the Pacific Palisades fire approaching their home.
In the video, the fireball can be seen growing and extending into the air past the infinity pool.
Kyle also spoke about his love for Pacific Palisades, as he remained visibly shaken by the devastation he witnessed.
“Even if we were able to go back someday, we don’t know what we would go back to. And so many people are displaced and have lost everything.”
“It’s honestly hard to believe,” publisher Zibby added.
“We just keep watching, shocked and devastated.
“The scale of this and the fact that it is so widespread and that so many people are affected is difficult to come to terms with and our hearts just break for you.
“This is a very emotional thing,” she continued.
“Yes, it’s just a thing, but it’s something you go to often and it’s a sense of home.”
Kyle said the rebuilding process will take some time, but he knows the community will come together to overcome the devastation.
As of Sunday, the Palisades Fire, the largest of the three fires to hit Los Angeles, had burned 23,713 acres.
The Pacific Palisades fire was only 13% contained as of Sunday night.
Firefighters extinguish the Palisades Fire, one of several simultaneous blazes across Los Angeles County.
The Palisades Fire, the largest of the three fires to hit Los Angeles, had burned 23,713 acres and was only 13% contained as of Sunday.
But the Eaton fire remains the worst of the inferno, with at least 11 of the 24 bushfire fatalities killed.
By Sunday, it had spread to more than 14,000 acres and was 27% contained.
Dozens more residents remain missing, and Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna warns the death toll is likely to rise as the department begins using cadaver dogs. did.
“I don’t expect good news from them,” he added. “We will keep people updated.”
Burnt out vehicles lie on top of destroyed buildings in the aftermath of the Palisades fire
SoCal Gas employees stare at destruction in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
Los Angeles County Sheriff deploys cadaver dogs to search for more bodies
The life-threatening conditions are expected to continue over the next few days, and a Cal Fire spokesperson warned that continued strong winds Sunday into Wednesday could further spread the deadly blaze.
Although no evacuation orders have been issued yet, residents in areas susceptible to Santa Ana’s winds are urged to avoid mowing or trimming dry grass, park cars on grass, and ensure campfires are “completely extinguished.” You have been warned to do so.
Due to the situation, a red flag warning has been issued until 6pm on Wednesday.
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Malone said officials would not consider allowing evacuated residents to return until the alert is lifted.
“Unfortunately, those conversations won’t start until the next expected red flag is over on Wednesday,” he said.
“Please rest assured that we will start talking about population growth again and evacuation orders and warning areas first thing Thursday,” he said at a press conference on Sunday.
