Raging wildfires across Southern California have forced thousands of Los Angeles residents, including many celebrities, to evacuate their homes. Fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, the blaze began in the Santa Monica Mountains and rapidly consumed thousands of acres, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Fire Chief Brian Fennessy, speaking on Fox News, emphasized the focus on evacuations and rescues due to the fires' rapid spread.
Among the celebrities affected, actress Anna Faris' multi-million dollar home was tragically reduced to ashes, though she and her family remain safe. A distraught Molly Sims shared an emotional video, expressing concern for her community and the loss of numerous homes. Billy Crystal and his wife, Janice, mourned the loss of their family home of over four decades, filled with cherished memories. Jeff Bridges also confirmed the destruction of a family home in Malibu, originally owned by his father.
Further losses were reported by Cary Elwes, Dianne Warren, Sandra Lee, Rob McElhenney, Paris Hilton, Ricki Lake, Cameron Mathison, and Spencer Pratt, all sharing their experiences of losing their homes or facing imminent danger. Many other celebrities, including Mark Hamill, Jamie Lee Curtis, Mandy Moore, Brad Paisley, Jennie Garth, Chris Pratt, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessie James Decker, Eugene Levy, Candace Cameron Bure, Priyanka Chopra, Travis Barker's children, Denise Crosby, Chet Hanks, James Woods, Dennis Quaid, Christa B. Miller, Derek and Julianne Hough, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, and Kate Beckinsale, have shared their experiences of evacuation, loss, or concern for their community.
