Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, with fast-moving flames burning through homes and businesses. Residents are fleeing smoke-filled canyons.

The Palisades Fire has burned nearly 3,000 acres acres since it was reported at around 10:30 a.m. local time. The cause is under investigation, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

In the frantic haste to get to safety from the Palisades Fire, roadways became impassable when scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases.