A RAGING fire that burnt 200 acres to a crisp is approaching one of Los Angeles’ most enviable neighborhoods, officials warn.

Homeowners in the Pacific Palisades have been told to evacuate immediately as the blazing wildfire tears through the city.

The blaze, which is believed to be a vegetation fire, was first reported around 10:30 am, according to Los Angeles spokesperson Erik Scott.

Throughout the morning, it spread rapidly and is now heading westward toward the historic mansions.

Darkness has descended on the coastal subdivision in western Los Angeles, and billows of smoke blotted out the sun.

Over 100 brave firefighters are fighting the firestorm, which has been harrowingly described as a “blowtorch.”

“This is pretty much the worst possible scenario for a firefight,” LAFD’s David Ortiz told KTLA.