Actor James Woods fought back tears Wednesday during a CNN interview as he talked about the devastation in the Palisades fire that destroyed his home.

At least five are dead and thousands of structures are in ruin as several wildfires burn through Southern California

Actor James Woods broke down in tears during an interview on CNN as he described the wildfires that are ripping through southern California and forced him to evacuate his home in the Pacific Palisades.

The 'Star Wars' star, who shared how he, his wife and dog Trixie escaped Malibu, is among the Hollywood evacuees sharing first-hand accounts as the wildfires rage in L.A. County.

A mandatory evacuation order was issued in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood due to life-threatening conditions between Piedra Morada Drive and the Pacific Coast Highway. The Los Angeles Fire Department also stated that multiple homes were under immediate threat.

A growing wildfire in Pacific Palisades has forced evacuations, including several celebrities, as flames continue to threaten homes and neighborhoods in Los Angeles.