Wild fires in California are now threatening the luxury homes of Los Angeles’ wealthy Bel-Air neighbouhood.
The Skirball Fire has quickly spread over 150 acres and has already destroyed several homes in this exclusive part of the city.
It is the latest wildfire in the state, which has already seen more than 200,000 people evacuated from their homes.
California’s fire service said fires have threatened 12,000 buildings, destroyed 150, and was only 5% contained.
Californian authorities have issued a purple alert, the highest level warning ever issued in the state.
In Bel Air a least six homes have been destroyed and fire engiulfed part of a winery owned by billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
"We believe the winery and house are still intact," Murdoch said on Twitter.
"We are monitoring the situation as closely as we can and are grateful to the efforts of all the first responders."
The nearby Getty Center museum closed in order to prevent any smoke damage to its art collection.
