Los Angeles County has been engulfed by a total of eight wildfires, three of which have now been subdued by valiant firefighting efforts.
Presently, the Palisades Fire has consumed over 20,000 acres and obliterated more than 5,000 homes and establishments. Sky News describes this as the most extensive blaze thus far. Similarly, the Eaton Fire near Pasadena has ravaged approximately 5,000 structures and extended across 14,000 acres.
Via Forbes
Strong winds coupled with an absence of rainfall have exacerbated the inferno, while authorities allege the Kenneth Fire was deliberately ignited. A suspect has been detained on charges of arson.
In addition to countless civilians displaced from their dwellings, numerous celebrities have also endured the anguish of abandoning their cherished abodes.
Paris Hilton
Via CNN
The reality TV icon, aged 43, witnessed her Malibu residence crumble into ashes during a live broadcast.
On January 8, she took to social media to share her sorrow:
“I’m standing amidst what used to be our home, and the anguish is simply indescribable.
“When I initially saw the news, I was utterly shocked, unable to fathom it. Now, standing here and absorbing the scene with my own eyes, it feels as though my heart has shattered into countless fragments.
Anna Faris
Via metro.co.uk
Anna Faris, 48, suffered the loss of her $5 million (£4.1 million) Pacific Palisades estate as it succumbed entirely to the flames.
A spokesperson for the Scary Movie actress conveyed to People: “Anna and her family are safe and profoundly grateful.”
Steve Guttenberg
Via kino-teatr.ru
The Police Academy actor, Steve Guttenberg, 66, watched his neighborhood engulfed by fire on January 9. Speaking to KTLA 5, he expressed:
“People are treating this like a parking lot, taking their keys with them. This isn’t a parking lot. If you leave your car, leave the keys behind so someone like me can move it, allowing fire trucks the access they desperately need.”
Eugene Levy
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Renowned for American Pie, Eugene Levy, 78, shared with the Los Angeles Times:
“The smoke emanating from Temescal Canyon was ominously dark and heavy. I couldn’t spot the flames, but the blackness of the smoke spoke volumes.”
His Pacific Palisades home, acquired in 2006 for $3.9 million (£3.2 million), was reduced to rubble.
Billy Crystal
Via Yahoo
Billy Crystal, 76, disclosed the destruction of his home in a poignant statement:
“Janice and I have cherished this home since 1979. It was where we raised our children and grandchildren. Every corner resonated with love and memories that will remain untouchable.
“Though heartbroken, the affection of our family and friends will guide us through this tragedy.”
Jhene Aiko
Via Youtube
Beloved R&B vocalist Jhene Aiko, 36, revealed on social media the complete loss of her home:
“Our home, the sanctuary for me and my children, is no more. Everything within has been reduced to ashes.
“I am thankful we still have one another as we start anew. My heart feels unbearably heavy.”
She added a plea:
“To those who’ve lost their homes, their life’s work, or their lives—I am praying for you. For our city, the wildlife, and displaced pets—I pray for the world.”
Jen Atkin
Via indumati.com
Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, known for styling Kim Kardashian, wrote on Instagram:
“Our home is gone. Entirely demolished. So many are displaced and gripped by fear—it’s incomprehensible.
“Our neighborhood is banding together, showing unity amidst this tragedy. This spirit of togetherness is the essence of 2025. We will persevere.”
She lamented personal losses:
“I left behind Grandma Atkin’s blazer with its tissues tucked away and Chew’s grave. Thank you all for your overwhelming kindness.”
Sandra Lee
Via People
Sandra Lee, a culinary author and television host, shared her grief on Instagram after losing her Malibu home:
“I no longer have a home. It’s utterly gone. I’ve cried the entire night. But I am grateful everyone is safe.”
Ricki Lake
Via Today Show
Hairspray actress and talk show host Ricki Lake, 56, revealed the loss of her cherished “dream home” via social media:
“It’s all gone. Our slice of paradise—where we envisioned growing old together—is no longer.
“We never took a single moment there for granted.”
Candy Spelling
Via MSN
Widow of television producer Aaron Spelling, Candy Spelling, 79, reflected on the $24 million Malibu mansion lost to the flames:
“I’m in disbelief, grappling with the enormity of this loss. The memories shared here were an incredible gift.”
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
Via qrz.by
Reality stars Spencer Pratt, 41, and Heidi Montag, 38, confirmed their home’s destruction in a Snapchat video. Heidi tearfully expressed:
“Our home is gone. The loss is overwhelming.”
James Woods
Via Yahoo
Actor James Woods, 77, documented his residence being consumed by fire on social media. Speaking to CNN, he recounted:
“Yesterday, I was swimming in the pool; today, it’s all gone.”
Cameron Mathison
Via tvseasonspoilers.com
Actor Cameron Mathison, 55, conveyed the devastating loss of his family’s home on Instagram:
“This was where we raised our children—a sanctuary meticulously crafted over the past decade and a half. It’s all gone.”
Maria Shriver
Via nbcnews.com
Maria Shriver, 69, former First Lady of California, posted a heartrending video captioned:
“Everything is gone—our neighborhood, our cherished places, our memories. But we will hold each other up.”
British Celebrities Also Impacted
Several British public figures, including Patsy Palmer and Robbie Williams’ family, were compelled to evacuate their residences as the fires raged.
Their stories, along with others, underscore the indiscriminate and harrowing impact of these catastrophic wildfires.
Robbie Williams
Via foxnews.com
Speaking on ITV’s Loose Women, the 45-year-old actor expressed concern for her mother, who is undergoing chemotherapy for cervical cancer.
“It’s chaos here—it looks like some kind of warzone, and it’s just all so sad,” Field shared (via The Mirror). “I’ve had about ten people evacuated with me, including my dad, who has potentially lost his house. We’re waiting to hear whether he has lost everything, and my mum has chemo early tomorrow too.”
Mark Owen
Via universal-music.de
Take That singer Mark Owen and his wife, Emma Ferguson, have evacuated their Los Angeles home due to the fires.
Emma shared her emotional experience on Instagram:
“Thank you for all your messages and checking in. I can’t quite comprehend what happened here, but we are safe. The hurricane-force winds and lack of water have meant the fire has spread catastrophically fast and taken much of our beloved area with it. Schools, homes, shops, and stables are all gone.
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“We woke up to helicopters, thick black smoke, winds howling, and the uncertainty that our house would survive. I wish I had packed better. Even if I had just grabbed each of their baby shoes, it would have been something.
“So many have lost everything, pets included. And it’s nowhere near over. Three active fires are blazing around us, and there is not enough water to manage the situation. Planes are grounded due to the winds.”
Patsy Palmer
Via walesonline.co.uk
Former EastEnders star Patsy Palmer, who has lived in Los Angeles since 2014, expressed her heartbreak over the devastation caused by the fires.
On Instagram, she wrote:
“My heart is broken. My brain is fried today looking at the devastating scenes of the fires AGAIN in my hometown. I just returned home to my home in case after the fires a couple of weeks ago and left on Saturday back to work in the UK and now this.”
Cary Elwes
Via Yahoo
The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes shared the heartbreaking news that his home was lost to the fires.
He posted on social media:
“Sadly, we did lose our home, but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire. And we also wish to extend our gratitude to all the firefighters, first responders, and law enforcement who worked so tirelessly through the night and are still at it.”
“We want to thank everyone for the incredible outpouring of support. It means a great deal to us.”
Alice Evans
Via thesun.co.uk
British-American actor Alice Evans shared her concerns about the fires, saying she had her “bags packed” and felt “helpless” from afar.
“My family is safe, but lots of my friends have lost their homes again, which is extremely traumatic,” she posted.
“Being here so far away is really, really hard. Please reach out if you need anything. Richard and the kids are there safe and evacuated.”
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