Ms. Harris's mansion is in an evacuation zone due to wildfires.

(CLO) US Vice President Kamala Harris's home in Los Angeles is under mandatory evacuation as severe wildfires erupt due to strong winds in California.

The area around Ms Harris's home has been evacuated as the fire rages amid strong winds. The vice president is currently in Washington.

Located in an upscale neighborhood near the Getty Museum, the 3,500-square-foot mansion, with four bedrooms and a pool, is valued at $5 million in 2024.

Bought by Ms Harris's husband, lawyer Douglas Emhoff, in 2012, the mansion is in an area popular with celebrities including actress Gwyneth Paltrow and basketball star LeBron James.

Mrs. Harris's villa in the area of the Los Angeles wildfires, photo 1 — Wildfires rage out of control in Los Angeles. Photo: Social media

The fire has forced thousands of people to flee their homes and caused extensive damage to the surrounding area. Firefighters face major challenges in controlling the blaze.

Santa Ana winds, gusting up to 60 mph and threatening to increase to 100 mph, pushed the flames through the dry foothills and mountains. Firefighting aircraft were unable to operate due to the severe weather conditions, while ash and embers flew far and wide, threatening areas beyond the immediate fire line.

In Pacific Palisades, a wealthy coastal area not far from Ms. Harris’s home, the fire destroyed scores of homes and caused major traffic jams as residents abandoned their cars and fled on foot.

Famous structures, including some trees on the Getty Villa grounds, were also affected, although the museum and its collections remained safe.

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as more than 30,000 residents were forced to leave their homes and 13,000 structures were threatened. The fire spread to neighboring areas such as Malibu, where one firefighter was seriously injured and several residents were treated for burns.

Ngoc Anh (according to NBC News, USA Today, CBS News)

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