James Woods hasn't held back in his criticism of California's political leaders, even going as far as saying they "should be in prison."

Woods’ home was destroyed in the fires, which are raging through southern California. The actor became teary as he opened up about the devastation that swept his neighborhood of Pacific Palisades amongst others and has now forced at least 30,000 people to evacuate the area, per The Washington Post.

Woods said he and his family were in the "exact epicenter of the fire as it started" and were forced to evacuate with the "clothes on our back."Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.