New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Hollywood legend Meryl Streep had a tense escape from the devastating LA fire that forced thousands to evacuate earlier in January. According to her nephew Abe Streep, the 75-year-old actress faced a major obstacle when leaving her home but managed to find a way out.

The Los Angeles wildfires began spreading rapidly, and evacuation orders were issued across the city. Meryl Streep was among those instructed to leave her home on January 8. However, when she attempted to drive out, she found her driveway blocked by a fallen tree. It prevented her from leaving the usual way.

Determined to escape, Streep borrowed wire cutters from a neighbour and cut a car-sized hole in the fence separating her property from the house n...