"I'm literally watching it burn": Valeri Bure's wife Candace pleads for safety of individuals affected by Pacific Palisades wildfire in California

On Tuesday, a wildfire fueled by high winds spread in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. The fast-moving blaze burned 2,900 acres, forcing the evacuation of about 30,000 residents in the area.

NHL legend Valeri Bure’s wife, Candace Bure, was close to the area and she posted a video of the wildfire on her Instagram stories.

“I’m literally watching it burn😩, Candace wrote in her story.

via Instagram/@candacebure

via Instagram/@candacebure

She also shared a post, pleading for prayers for the safety of firefighters and residents in the area.

“Pacific Palisades, CA is on fire. This is devastating to watch. Please pray the winds die down as it’s expected to get worse into the early morning hours,” she wrote.

“Please pray for the safety of firefighters and emergency crews who are fearlessly trying to tackle this disaster. Pray for the safety of every resident 🙏🏻 I’m soooo sad.”

According to The Daily Mail, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. Entire neighborhoods were devastated with flames engulfing homes, schools and businesses. Local reporters described the scene as catastrophic, showing blocks of luxury homes on fire.

Videos captured residents fleeing on foot, abandoned cars and embers sparking new fires. Winds of up to 100 mph worsened conditions overnight, and Governor Newsom reported extensive structural damage in the area.

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Valeri Bure’s daughter Natasha asks for prayers for residents of Palisades

Candace and Valeri Bure’s eldest daughter, Natasha, reposted her mother’s Instagram post on the same day. She, too, pleaded for prayers for everyone’s safety.

“Please PRAY for the safety of everyone in the Palisades 💔 This entire city has been completely overtaken by the fires,” Natasha wrote in the caption.

“I have no words for what I’m watching. So many homes, schools, & properties being burned to the ground. Absolutely heartbreaking.”

via Instagram/@natashabure

The blaze, which began as a brush fire around 10:30 a.m. PST, quickly expanded to 770 acres by the afternoon. Among the thousands of residents evacuated were several celebrities, including James Woods, Steve Guttenberg and Eugene Levy.

The evacuation zone extended from Topanga State Park to the border with Santa Monica, including parts of the Pacific Coast Highway. Over 250 firefighters and emergency personnel were reportedly deployed to contain the fire.