The 'Star Wars' star, who shared how he, his wife and dog Trixie escaped Malibu, is among the Hollywood evacuees sharing first-hand accounts as the wildfires rage in L.A. County.

World-famous actors, musicians and celebrities were among the tens of thousands of people affected by terrifying wildfires tearing through Los Angeles on Wednesday. The world’s entertainment capital was besieged by out-of-control blazes that were burning on multiple fronts,

Mark Hamill was among the Hollywood celebrities forced to evacuate their homes as wildfires ripped through one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Other stars with homes in the affected area include Adam Sandler, Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.

A mandatory evacuation order was issued in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood due to life-threatening conditions between Piedra Morada Drive and the Pacific Coast Highway. The Los Angeles Fire Department also stated that multiple homes were under immediate threat.

The "Star Wars" actor took to Instagram to describe fleeing his home at the "last minute." Luke Skywalker himself is among the thousands of people who were forced to abandon their homes and evacuate Los Angeles in the wake of destructive wildfires ravaging the county.