'Like driving through hell itself': Apocalyptic scene on L.A. highway

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Terrifying video shows a California resident’s drive along the Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles, as the Palisades wildfire engulfs buildings and homes.

"Things are exploding, gas lines are on fire," Alexandra Datig says in the video. "It is like driving through hell itself."

Datig also says heat from the flames could be felt from inside the vehicle.

There are currently three active wildfires in the Los Angeles area, together measuring close to 4,500 acres in size and none of them contained by firefighting efforts.