Firefighters are currently battling an out-of-control blaze in the exclusive neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, home to a number of A-list Hollywood stars

The tiny nation of Niue has raised £3m selling sponsorship of its marine protected area at just over £100 for a square kilometreNiue, also known as the Rock of Polynesia, is one of the tiniest island states in the world. It takes a mere two hours to drive around it, giving views of its rugged limestone cliffs and occasional sandy coves. These coves give way to caves and chasms, once used for storage, burial sites and even as living spaces. But perhaps what visitors seek most are its crystal clear waters, home to spinner dolphins, eels, grey reef sharks, sea snakes and humpback whales.Now the island is engaged in an innovative plan to try to conserve these vast and pristine territorial waters. The scheme, which has been running for a year, involves selling off sponsorship of the ocean surrounding the island to individuals or companies for NZ$250 (£116) a square kilometre. So far, it has raised NZ$7m, nearly halfway to its target. Continue reading...

Incredible satellite footage captures the Pacific Palisades wildfares rage across Los Angeles.

About 30,000 residents are under evacuation orders due to the fire

Passengers threw cushion and water bottle at each other

The Oscar-nominated actor, 77, took to X/ Twitter on with multiple posts detailing the damage as a fast-moving wildfire scorched the Los Angeles hillsides.

Biden flew to California for an event to mark his designation of two new national monuments that will protect lands from drilling, but had to cancel after dangerous wildfires spread.

Residents in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, home to numerous A-list celebrities, were told ‘don’t wait, evacuate’.

Speaking to Sky News today, reality star Stephanie Pratt , 38 - who is currently in London - told of the horror she endured as fires engulfed the affluent Los Angeles neighbourhood.

Several top hotels like the Beverly Hills Hotel, The Four Seasons Beverly Hills, the Peninsula Hotel and the Waldorf Astoria are all sold out.

The raging wildfire - now burning over 2,900 acres of Los Angeles land - is rapidly ripping through the expensive A-list enclave, home to Ben Affleck, Chris Pratt, Reese Witherspoon and Miles Teller.

‘Multiple burn victims’ are among the first reported injuries as fires rage across Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and Sylmar, leaving schools closed and almost 300,000 without power

‘Multiple burn victims’ are among the first reported injuries as fires rage across Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and Sylmar, leaving schools closed and more than 300,000 without power

Watch live as Pacific Palisades wildfires rage across Los Angeles on Wednesday (8 January) as 30,000 residents have been forced to flee homes.

Keith Wasserman, co-founder of real estate investment firm Gelt Venture Partners, posted on X this morning pleading for help as a wildfire tore through Pacific Palisades

Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded themVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Minutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...

Incredible satellite footage captures the Pacific Palisades wildfires rage across Los Angeles.

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG:A shocking aerial photo showed flames and a wall of smoke inching closer to highly-populated areas as reports of a third fire emerged.

Signifcant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and other fires rage over more than 23,000 acres in southern California, leaving schools closed and nearly 400,00 without power

Hollywood movie star Anna Faris has lost her mansion during the devastating Pacific Palisades, California fire which has burned over 5,000 acres.

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester's LA home has been destroyed in the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire.

Signifcant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and other fires rage over more than 23,000 acres in southern California, leaving schools closed and nearly 400,00 without power

LA police chief says situation ‘unprecedented’ as evacuations continue and more than 1,000 structures destroyedVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Minutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...

‘We pushed the system to the extreme,’ one official said

The once bustling Los Angeles enclave of Pacific Palisade has been reduced to rubble and ash by deadly wildfires which have flattened homes and razed businesses.

Signifcant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires rage over thousands of acres in southern California, leaving schools closed and nearly 400,00 without power

Kris Jenner shared her concern for the wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles. Kris lives in Calabasas, which is not yet affect by the fire that is driven by winds with gusts of 80 to 100mph.

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG:A shocking aerial photo showed flames and a wall of smoke inching closer to highly-populated areas as reports of a third fire emerged.

Officials say hundreds of firefighters continue to battle fires amid strong winds, with ‘well over 5,000 acres’ burned and 0% containedLos Angeles residents continue to flee fires as stronger winds forecastCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Explainer: the Santa Ana winds spreading the wildfiresMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North America...

Orly Israel , 30, was seen in a clip shared to social media leaving behind the $5 million property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Orly Israel , 30, was seen in a clip shared to social media leaving behind the $5 million property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

‘Multiple burn victims’ are among the first reported injuries as the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires rage southern California, leaving schools closed and more than 300,000 without power

Officials in California say hundreds of firefighters continue to battle fires amid strong winds, with more than 100 structures destroyed Los Angeles residents continue to flee fires as stronger winds forecastCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Explainer: the Santa Ana winds spreading the wildfiresMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North Ameri...

More than 30,000 residents have been placed under evacuation orders

Shelters have been set up as four fires remain ongoing with zero per cent containment

Orly Israel , 30, was seen in a clip shared to social media leaving behind the $5 million property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Orly Israel , 30, was seen in a clip shared to social media leaving behind the $5 million property in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

California’s governor says emergency services are ‘all hands on deck’ as number of wildfires risesLos Angeles residents continue to flee fires as stronger winds forecastCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Explainer: the Santa Ana winds spreading the wildfiresMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...

The Halloween star revealed that she has 'possibly' lost her home in Los Angeles amid the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfires that have been raging since Tuesday.

Fierce windstorm expands Pacific Palisades fire from 300 acres to more than 4,000 in just hours

‘Multiple burn victims’ are among the first reported injuries as the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires rage southern California, leaving schools closed and more than 300,000 without power

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG:A shocking aerial photo showed flames and a wall of smoke inching closer to highly-populated areas as reports of a third fire emerged.

Fierce windstorm expands Pacific Palisades fire from 300 acres to more than 4,000 in just hours

Roads are closed but flight disruption has so far kept to a minimum as fires spread in southern Californian

California’s governor says emergency services are ‘all hands on deck’ as wildfire spreads through Pacific PalisadesFast-moving wildfire spreads through Pacific PalisadesExplainer: The Santa Ana winds fueling the wildfiresWildfires in California – in picturesMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...

The Pacific Palisades wildfire swept through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences Tuesday, burning homes and prompting mass evacuation orders

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG:A shocking aerial photo showed flames and a wall of smoke inching closer to highly-populated areas as reports of a third fire emerged.

California’s governor Gavin Newson says emergency services are ‘all hands on deck’ as fire officials say they are working on three separate major firesFast-moving wildfire spreads through Pacific PalisadesExplainer: The Santa Ana winds fueling the wildfiresWildfires in California – in picturesMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue read...

Thousands of people living in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, home to a string of A-list celebrities, were ordered to evacuate.

Firefighters were working in "extremely challenging conditions" as more than 30,000 people were ordered to evacuate their homes as the wildfire swept through the Pacific Palisades area.

‘Police Academy’ actor has lived in the area for 30 years

More than 30,000 residents have been placed under evacuation orders

Roaring LA brush fire is fueled by dangerous fire weather and whipping winds in the state of California

Pacific Palisades wildfires are raging through the Los Angeles neighbourhood, destroying thousands of homes in their path.

A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds swept through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences Tuesday, burning homes in Pacific Palisades and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG:A shocking aerial photo showed flames and a wall of smoke inching closer to highly-populated areas as reports of a third fire emerged.

Fire authorities warn worse to come as extreme winds fan flamesFast-moving wildfire spreads through Pacific PalisadesExplainer: The Santa Ana winds fueling the wildfiresMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag's home in the Pacific Palisades, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles, was destroyed in a fire that raged through the area on Tuesday

Ben Affleck returned to an unwelcome surprise on Tuesday when he arrived home as a massive wildfire engulfing part of the Los Angeles' west side was in view.

A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds is sweeping through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences

About 30,000 people living in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, home to a string of A-list celebrities, have been ordered to evacuate.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's son, Chet Hanks, 34, took to his Instagram late Tuesday night to share a devastating message as him hometown of Pacific Palisades burns down.

Mike Maholias told DailyMail.com how he made the potentially life-saving decision to get out of the city of Los Angeles as a massive fire continues to spread.

Fierce windstorm expands Pacific Palisades fire from 300 acres to nearly 3,000

Wildfires whipped up by extreme winds are sweeping through Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, a hillside neighbourhood dotted with celebrity residences, including that of Ben Affleck

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG: A second fire has ignited in southern California, forcing even more evacuations in one of California's ritziest neighborhoods.

Roaring LA brush fire is fueled by dangerous fire weather and whipping winds in the state of California

Spencer Pratt and his wife Heidi Montag have tragically lost their home in the massive wildfire sweeping through Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

The raging wildfire - now burning over 2,900 acres of Los Angeles land - is rapidly ripping through the expensive celebrity enclave, home to Chris Pratt , Reese Witherspoon and Miles Teller.

More than 13,000 structures under threat while nearly 15,000 customers without electricityWildfire spreads near Los Angeles – full reportMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...

The Emmy-winning actor, 78, told the Los Angeles Times that he could see dense smoke emanating from the area.

More than 13,000 structures under threat while nearly 15,000 customers without electricityWildfire spreads near Los Angeles – full reportMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...

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 raging wildfire - now burning over 1,200 acres of Los Angeles land - is rapidly ripping through the expensive celebrity enclave, home to Chris Pratt , Reese Witherspoon and Miles Teller.

A huge section of southern California was ablaze Tuesday night as the Pacific Palisades fire continued to spread , a fire map shows.

About 15,000 utility customers in southern California have also had power shut off to reduce equipment sparking blazeWildfire spreads near Los Angeles – full reportMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...

The affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles has long been a celebrity hideaway and magnet for those drawn to nature’s doorstep not far from the skyline of downtown Los Angeles

Authorities has issued an 'immediate' evacuate order for Pacific Palisades, urging residents to 'LEAVE NOW.'

Mina and her daughter, who live in the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, were lucky to drive out with the clothes on their backs and their two small dogs.

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG: California 's ritziest neighborhoods are at risk as a fast-moving inferno sweeps the region.

The California Department of Forest and Fire Protection warned residents Tuesday night there is an 'immediate threat' to their lives.

People were pictured advancing the wildfire in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, as a potentially “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm struck on Tuesday afternoon

The fast moving-blaze has triggered the evacuation of its 20,000 residents and forcing panicked Californians to ditch their cars in the middle of the road as they're forced to leave.

Cal Fire has issued an 'immediate' evacuate order for Pacific Palisades, urging residents to 'LEAVE NOW.'

The fast-moving Los Angeles brush fire has been fueled by dangerous fire weather and whipping winds

Fire breaks out in Pacific Palisades as region braces for what could be strongest winds in over a decadeA fast-moving wildfire erupted near Los Angeles causing a frenzied and chaotic evacuation through winding roads overlooking the Pacific on Tuesday. Whipped by strong gusts, the fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community nestled to the north of Santa Monica.Southern California is grappling with a “life-threatening” windstorm this week that has fanned the fire and complicated early containment efforts. The region is expected to see what could amount to the strongest winds in more than a decade, bringing extreme fire risk to areas that have been without significant rain for months. Continue reading...

Mauro Morandi stumbled upon island off Sardinia in 1989 after catamaran broke downMauro Morandi, an Italian man nicknamed “Robinson Crusoe” by the media after living alone on a paradise island for more than three decades, has died at the age of 85.Morandi stumbled upon Budelli, an island off Sardinia famous for its pink-sanded beach, in 1989 after his catamaran broke down on the way to the South Pacific. He soon learned that the island’s caretaker was about to retire, and so he abandoned the sailing trip, sold his boat and took over the role. Continue reading...

Abandoned cars are bulldozed out of the road after drivers flee the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfires.