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Man plays violin to entertain evacuees leaving South Lake Tahoe to escape California wildfire

Standing outside his yellow vehicle, Smothers played his instrument while being stuck in eastbound evacuation traffic on Highway 50, SF Chronical reported. A video captured by Alvin A.H. Jornada, a photojournalist with the newspaper, was posted on various social media platforms, after which it went viral.

As he played the “Tennessee Waltz”, his violin kept him occupied and other residents entertained as well during the long wait.