Sebastian Harrison hides behind boulders and nearly jumps into ocean to escape LA fires in harrowing clip

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The devastating Palisades Fire continues to wreak havoc in Los Angeles County, leaving thousands of homes destroyed and families displaced.

Among those affected is Sebastian Harrison, who narrowly escaped the inferno in Malibu. The 'White Apache' actor recorded his plight in a heartbreaking video shared with CNN, as per People.

Sebastian Harrison shares harrowing video of escaping Palisades wildfire

In the video, the 59-year-old actor documented the terrifying moments he endured as the wildfire engulfed his neighborhood.

Hiding behind boulders with flames and debris swirling around him, Harrison revealed the chaos that unfolded.

"So, I’m still hiding behind the boulders. Sparks [are] coming, so I have to duck behind these rocks. I’m ready to jump into the ocean. All the firemen, they got the hell out here. They evacuated quickly. I should have followed suit, but right now I’m here, and phone doesn’t really work," he said, the fear palpable in his voice.

"No one knows where the hell I am," he added, explaining how he initially stayed behind in an effort to protect his home despite mandatory evacuation orders.

"When I saw that there was a curtain of fire, I left, but I went across the street, and my plan B was, I’m going to see if it goes through the property, and perhaps maybe a structure or two is going to survive, because my father lives next to me," Harrison recounted to CNN.

"He had five structures. We had seven. And, you know, I thought, maybe I’ll be able to put out one, if it goes through. The problem is, at a certain point, I saw the fire trucks just quickly leave. And I thought, Oh, that’s not a good sign," he added.

Things took a turn for the worse when Harrison attempted to leave in his car, only to find it wouldn’t start.

Battling thick smoke, flying embers, and debris, he made his way toward the ocean for safety.

"I couldn’t see because there was embers and smoke and clouds and flying debris and all sorts of, you know, things flying in the air. So I was covering my head. I fell down, hurt myself a little bit, but I was eventually able to hide behind some boulders," he shared.

Sebastian Harrison's wife Livia Pillmann shares an emotional reflection on losing their home to the Palisades Fire

Sebastian Harrison’s wife, Livia Pillmann, shared her perspective on Instagram, detailing the anguish of their loss and their narrow escape.

In one post she wrote, "When life throws you an unexpected curveball….Seeing your house burn down, your labor of love, your sanctuary vanish into ashes is something beyond. Still no words to express 💔 thank you for checking on me and my family, we got out just on time… very close to the end."

"Send us your prayers and please everyone stay safe. Appreciate the little things in life and cherish them. 🥲🙏 I still have no words and can’t process it all. Thank you all for your caring messages. Right now overwhelmed with what happened today so quickly," she added. 

In a follow-up post, she wrote, "Devastation of the Palisades Fire. Still cannot believe what happened 💔 It’s with a heavy heart that I share the news of the recent fire that destroyed our property. It’s hard to find the words when you’re faced with something like this. The flames took so much, but we’re holding on to the memories that live on in our hearts."

"Swipe through these pictures to see the aftermath. It’s heartbreaking, but it’s also a reminder of the fragility of life and the strength we find in the most difficult moments. Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support. We’re taking it one day at a time and are incredibly grateful for the people who have surrounded us with care," she concluded. 

The Palisades Fire, which broke out on Tuesday, January 7, has consumed over 21,000 acres in Pacific Palisades and Malibu, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

As of Friday, the fire is only 8% contained, leaving the region on edge.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME) has reported that at least 11 individuals have died as a result of the devastating wildfires raging across parts of LA.