Actor Steve Guttenberg, 66, Offers Helping Hand amid Pacific Palisades Fire — Details

Netizens are praising Steve Guttenberg for stepping in to help first responders amid the Pacific Palisades brush fire.

After evacuation orders were placed in effect for civilians northeast of Merrimac Road, northwest of Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and south to Pacific Coast Highway, residents have been leaving their homes.

However, they have been met with slow traffic along Palisades Drive and Sunset Boulevard near Highland Village, as several fire trucks are also in the area with crews battling against the raging flames.

Guttenberg explained that many people are treating the area as some sort of parking lot, which is further hindering critical rescue resources from gaining access to the location.

“If you leave your car [behind], leave the key in there so a guy like me can move your car so that these fire trucks can get up there. It’s really, really important,” remarked the “Police Academy” actor.

“I’m walking up there as far as I can, moving cars. There are families up there, there are pets up there. There are people who really need help,” added Guttenberg.

The “It Takes Two” talent also highlighted how instrumental it is for people to rally together during this challenging time and urged, “Don’t worry about your personal property. Just get out. Get your loved ones and get out.”

The Pacific Palisades brush fire began after a red flag warning for a vast portion of Southern California had been issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Regarding the actor’s well-being amid the chaos, a rep for the star, who confirmed that Steve Guttenberg was “trying to help,” recently gave an update to People. The rep disclosed that he is doing “okay.”

Someone who had seen Guttenberg’s KTLA 5 interview commended, “Steve, you responded extraordinary [sic] well. You’re right about how important it is for people to band together in an emergency.” “He’s always seemed like a genuinely good guy. Praying for him and everyone affected,” added another spectator.

“He is a wonderful man. Follow him and watch your day get better!” asserted a fellow admirer, while someone else expressed, “His interview was just heartbreaking.”

Guttenberg’s heroism comes after the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) alerted the public that the fire continues to spread uncontrollably with no containment in sight.

In response to the growing threat, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to assist communities affected by the Palisades fire. He called on the residents to stay alert, take precautions, and follow emergency instructions.

Additionally, evacuation warnings have been announced for 19 other zones, advising residents to prepare to leave at a moment’s notice.

The affected warning zones include CAL-C405, CAL-C406, CAL-C407, CAL-C408, CAL-C409, CAL-C410, CAL-C411, CAL-C412, CAL-C413, CAL-C414, CAL-C415, DRY-U026, MAL-C111-A, MAL-C112, MTN-U028, RMB-U030-A, RMB-U030-B, RRC-U027, and SDP-U029.

Additionally, several major roads in the area are closed due to the wildfire and evacuation efforts. These include Southbound Pacific Coast Highway at Las Flores Canyon Road, Southbound Pacific Coast Highway at Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and Coastline Drive and Southbound Pacific Coast Highway.

Drivers are strongly urged to avoid these areas and monitor updates from CHP-West Valley for the latest road closure information.

As the Palisades fire continues to spread, authorities continue to urge residents to follow evacuation orders and stay informed through official channels as the situation develops.