Los Angeles County has been in turmoil as an erroneous evacuation alert was mistakenly sent to all residents, causing panic and confusion amidst deadly wildfires that have claimed five lives. Authorities stated that approximately ten million Californians received the false alert, provoking frustration and anger among the public. Officials clarified that the alert signaling immediate evacuation was due to an error, resulting in a chain reaction of panic as residents were woken up by notifications on their smartphones. Despite the chaos, evacuation orders remain active around certain areas as firefighters continue to battle the blazes, including the Eaton Fire in Altadena. In light of the situation, residents have been urged to disregard the mistaken alerts while remaining vigilant as the wildfire threat persists.