"But the entire Pacific Palisades looks like, unfortunately, Gaza or one of these war-torn countries," Curtis stated in the viral clip.
As wildfires rage across LA, synagogues open doors to evacuees and Jewish groups mobilize aid, while rabbi who lost home vows 'we will rebuild together.'
The victim, identified as 36-year-old mother of one Pınar Z., is currently in critical condition with severe burns covering 60% of her body.
The FBI is investigating whether the blast was an act of terrorism and has not ruled out a connection to the Wednesday morning attack in New Orleans.
The circumstances surrounding the fire are still being investigated, according to Ynet. Four fire crews from Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak are tackling the flames.
The New York City Fire Department reported at the scene that the fire was "six feet by 40 feet long."
The tower had been temporarily closed to the public following the fire alarm being triggered, but has since been reopened up to the second floor.
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