Wildfires Devastate Southern California
A series of wildfires has caused massive destruction across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents, including many celebrities, to flee as flames quickly spread through the Los Angeles area. The fires have left more than 80,000 people displaced.
Celebrities Affected by the Fires
Among those impacted by the fires are several well-known celebrities, many of whom have lived in the area for years. Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes, Cameron Mathison, Spencer Pratt, and Heidi Montag have confirmed that their homes were destroyed in the disaster.
Pacific Palisades Devastation
The first fire broke out on Tuesday, January 7, in Pacific Palisades. Videos from the area show widespread destruction, with local resident Maria Shriver sharing on Instagram, “Heartbreaking, devastating, beyond belief. Everything is gone. Our neighborhood, our restaurants. All our friends have lost everything.”
Rapid Spread of the Fires
- Eaton Fire (Close Fire): Started around 6:30 pm on Tuesday, quickly spreading to 10,000 acres across Pasadena and Altadena by Wednesday morning.
- Woodley Fire: Ignited by 6:15 am on January 8, burning through 75 acres.
- Hurst Fire: Began around 10:30 pm on Tuesday and grew to 500 acres by Wednesday morning.
- Tyler Fire: Sparked west of Los Angeles near Coachella and was 50% contained by Wednesday.
Impact on Entertainment Industry
Due to the ongoing crisis, many entertainment events and film productions were postponed. As of Wednesday evening, five civilian lives had been lost, and the fire was being called the most destructive in Los Angeles County history. Over 1,100 structures have been destroyed, and 27,000 acres have been impacted, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Celebrities Share Their Experiences
Many stars have spoken out about their personal connections to the tragic event. Here’s what they had to say about the disaster that has deeply affected their homes and lives.
1. Ricki Lake
2. Adam Brody and Leighton Meester
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3. Steve Guttenberg
4. Jamie Lee Curtis
5. Elizabeth Chambers
6. Jennifer Love Hewitt
7. Carolyn Murphy
8. Mandy Moore
