Woman goes viral for applying full glam makeup while evacuating amid raging wildfires: ‘Peak Los Angeles’

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the wake of devastating wildfires ravaging the greater Los Angeles area, a woman's viral TikTok video has drawn attention for its bizarre contrast to the unfolding disaster.

As the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn nearly 27,000 acres, forcing over 130,000 evacuations and leaving hundreds without homes, an individual captured a strange moment on the highway.

Woman goes viral for doing 'full glam' makeup while evacuating Los Angeles

As the fires spread, there was chaos all around. Residents quickly responded to the warnings and evacuation orders issued by the authorities in Los Angeles and fled their homes to safety.

While smoke and flames billowed from nearby neighborhoods, a woman was spotted in a car, calmly applying a "full glam" makeup look as she fled the flames. The TikTok video showed the surreal juxtaposition of the city's fiery chaos with the woman's nonchalant beauty routine.

Internet reacts to woman's viral video

The video, which has since gone viral, garnered a mix of reactions. The uploader commented, "The city is on fire. I’m hanging out the window while merging onto the 10 to take a video. The girl next to me is doing full glam. We’re all f****d.”

Social media users quickly chimed in, with one person humorously remarking, “I NEED THIS AS A RENAISSANCE PAINTING PLEASE. just the fancy car with the makeup girl and the city on fire behind her. UGH. would be a perfect painting.”

One user wrote, "GRWM (Wildfire edition),” while one said, "This is very much Los Angeles coded.”

Another commented, "This is PEAK Los Angeles. The traffic, the fire, the not paying attention to the road, the fancy Benz, the girl doing glam for TikTok."

"GRWM TO FLEE CALIFORNIA,” a user said while another commented, "Not the full glam while the background is on fire.”

A user wrote on X, "What is wrong with people. We don’t have empathy anymore."

Los Angeles Wildfires claim lives and destroy homes as evacuations escalate

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead as several wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles County, leaving behind a trail of devastation.

The fires, including the historic Palisades Fire and the destructive Eaton Fire, have destroyed up to 10,000 structures. The situation remains dire, with many neighborhoods still inaccessible to investigators, and officials caution that the true death toll may not be known until it's safe to enter the affected areas, reported CNN.

Tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes, with the fires sweeping through communities at an alarming rate. While Santa Ana winds initially contributed to the rapid spread of the fires, firefighters have made some progress as the winds weakened. However, gusts have picked up again, complicating efforts to control the blazes.

In addition to the ongoing fires, a new blaze near the LA-Ventura county border has prompted fresh evacuations as officials scramble to contain the spread. Residents across the region are grappling with hazardous conditions, including polluted air that has reached dangerous levels.

The Palisades Fire, now the most destructive fire ever recorded in Los Angeles County, has decimated coastal areas, while the Eaton Fire has left communities devastated. Emergency response teams continue to battle the fires, but with winds and challenging terrain, the situation remains uncertain.

The heartbreaking loss of life and property has left residents in shock, as they face the destruction of their homes and communities.

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