A series of devastating wildfires have erupted in Los Angeles, California, with the fire path destroying several residential communities in the Palisades, Malibu, and the Hollywood Hills.
The combination of extreme wind and drought-like conditions has seen the fire exacerbate exponentially in a matter of hours, with over 180,00 Californians now under evacuation orders, while an additional 200,000 are currently under evacuation warnings.
As the city begins to grapple with the tragic impact of the ongoing fires, many Californians, including Hollywood celebrities, have taken to social media to share valuable resources and insight into the scale of the devastation.
Where are the fires in Los Angeles?
The major wildfires in Los Angeles started on January 7, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades and over the coming days, the fires have since spread to engulf several suburbs surrounding Hollywood and wider Los Angeles.
As of Friday, January 10, the Palisades fire has decimated over 28,000 acres of land between Santa Monica and Malibu – making it the largest of the five active wildfires.
The smallest of the wildfires is the Sunset fire, which ignited on January 8 and has currently burnt close to 60 acres surrounding the Hollywood Sign in the Hollywood Hills.
To the east of the state, the Eaton fire near Pasadena’s Eaton Valley has yet to be contained and tragically killed five people.
In the northern region, the Lidia and Hurst fires have been somewhat contained, with the Lidia fire in the Antelope Valley now 40% contained and San Fernando’s Hurst fire now 10% contained.
How did the Los Angeles wildfires start?
While the exact cause for the Los Angeles wildfires is currently still under investigation, the extent of the fires is believed to have been exacerbated by the unusually dry conditions and high wind gusts caused by the Santa Ana winds reaching up to 160 km/hr – creating the strongest wind conditions Southern California has experienced in over a decade
Celebrities impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires
Mandy Moore
Singer Mandy Moore and her husband Taylor Goldsmith tragically lost their most of home in Altadena.
The couple first shared footage from their evacuation and the following day, Mandy shared that the fire had destroyed part of their amily home.
“We were able to park and walk up our street to bear witness to all the loss. Miraculously, the main party of our house is still standing. For now, it’s not livable but mostly intact,” she wrote to Instagram.
“We lost Taylor and Griffin’s studio with every instrument and piece of equipment they’ve ever owned. We lost out garage and back house. Everyone we know lost everything. Every house on our street is gone.”
Paris Hilton
As the Palisades fire continued to rip through the region, Paris Hilton shared that her family’s Malibu home had sadly been destroyed.
“Sitting with my family, watching the news and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience. This home was where we built so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London.”
“While the loss is overwhelming, I’m holding onto gratitude that my family and pets are safe. My heart and prayers are going out to every family affected by these fires… My heart aches for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses. The devastation is unimaginable.”
Mark Hamill
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill and his wife took to social media to share that they had been evacuated.
“Personal Fire Update: 7 pm – Evacuated Malibu so last minute there [were] small fires on both sides of the road as we approached PCH. 8:15 pm – Marilou, Trixie & I arrive at Chelsea’s house in Hollywood. Most horrific fire since ’93. STAY SAFE!”
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
The Hills stars’ Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag shared that their home was sadly lost as the Palisades fire tore through the Los Angeles coastline.
Sharing a screenshot from their home’s security camera system, Spencer wrote to Instagram, “The one positive sign I saw as our house burned down was our son’s bed burned in the shape of a heart. A sign of how much love was in this house. So thankful for all the years and memories there with our family.”
Eugene Levy
Photos from the Pacific Palisades area confirmed that actor Eugene Levy sadly lost his family home as a result of the Palisades fire.
Speaking to the LA Times following his evacuation, Eugene shared that the smoke in the area was “pretty black and intense.”
“I couldn’t see the flames, but the smoke was very dark,” he continued.
Curtis Stone and Lindsay Price
Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone and his wife Lindsay Price were sadly forced to evacuate their home in the Pacific Palisades.
Following the family’s evacuation, Lindsay shared a letter written by her son thanking her for helping the family get to safety.
“Dear Mom, even in a huge crisis where it’s life or death, somehow you could stay calm and get all our important stuff. I know you’re scared, but everything will be alright. Thank you!” the letter read.
“Thank you for thinking of me and being there for me when I wasn’t there. You rock! You complete my soul and I love you so much. You are the best. Love, Emerson.”
While few celebrities have commented on the tragic loss of their family homes or ongoing evacuations, the following celebrities are also reportedly impacted by the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires;
- Billy Crystal
- Adam Brody and Leighton Meister
- Ben Affleck
- Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
- Anna Faris
- Miles Teller and Keleigh Teller
- Anthony Hopkins
- Fergie
How to donate to Los Angeles wildfires
If you’d like to make a donation to help fund valuable resources and aid in Los Angeles, the following platforms are available:
- American Red Cross – Donate here
- GoFundMe Wildlife Relief Fund – Donate here
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