The latest wildfire in Southern California broke out in Los Angeles County overnight near the Getty Center and the 405 Freeway -- a shocking sight for early morning commuters.

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Named the Skirball fire, the blaze north of Brentwood has covered over 50 acres and is at zero percent containment.

For those in the #LA area, be careful and plan ahead this morning. Huge fire in the hills on the northbound side of the #405 near #BelAir. Hoping for the best for those who live in the area and for those battling to contain the damage. #LosAngeles #news

A post shared by HAVYK (@havykgear) on Dec 6, 2017 at 6:12am PST

Wildfires threaten several thousand homes in Southern California

California resident Tiffany Anderson wrote on Instagram that she saw a "gigantic ball of orange" driving to work this morning.

"I’m grateful to be safe; truly grateful," she wrote. "My heart is sad today, especially for all the people losing everything and first responders and their families."

Selah. It is really bad here. This is what I passed driving into work at 5:45am. iTried to turn around to go home and couldn’t. iDidnt even see the fire until iRode up on it. It was dark until iSaw a gigantic ball of orange. It’s the Bel Air mountains, on the northbound side of the 405 freeway across from the Getty Center. On absolute fire. I’m grateful to be safe; truly grateful. I’m at work with the little one. My boss will make sure I’m ok because she’s thoughtful in that way. My heart is sad today, especially for all the people losing everything and first responders and their families. It is in this moment that my relationship withJESUS means everything to me and that everything my parents ever taught me about HIM trumps the anxiety that’s trying to form in my heart. Please check in with THE LIVING & LOVING GOD. For REAL. His name is #JESUS. #losangeles #fire #405freeway #Selah #God #iLoveYou #YouWillKeepMeSafe #firstresponders #firefighter #police #paramedic #Jesus #Jesus #Jesus #Mercy

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Another resident, Rebecca Keegan, wrote on Twitter that her car windows were hot as she passed by the blaze on her way to the airport.

#BreakingNews: A fire broke out this morning near #UCLA which shut down the 405 freeway. I recommend staying away from the valley. #TheGetty #California #Fire #Fires #405 #Ventura #TheValley #LosAngeles

A post shared by Alex Torres (@torressports) on Dec 6, 2017 at 6:37am PST

Got off one exit before the 405 shutdown this morning. Gnarly fire, Praying for all the families being evacuated and all the people fighting these fires. #belairfire #gettyfire #abc7eyewitness

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Over 4,000 firefighters are battling four large wildfires in Southern California that have burned more than 83,000 acres.

PHOTO: Smoke from the Skirball Fire rises above the 405 freeway near the Bel-Air area of Los Angeles, Dec. 6, 2017.Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
Smoke from the Skirball Fire rises above the 405 freeway near the Bel-Air area of Los Angeles, Dec. 6, 2017.