Man plays violin for California wildfire evacuees stuck in traffic

The entire California resort city of South Lake Tahoe was ordered to evacuate, due to wildfire.

A man played violin to entertain people as their cars were stuck in traffic jam for several hours after evacuations were ordered.

Netizens compared the scene from the film Titanic where the band played on even as the ship was sinking.

Mel Smothers is seen playing while being stuck in eastbound evacuation traffic on Highway 50.

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