Hollywood stars lose homes to devastating wildfires in LA

Several Hollywood A-listers lost their homes to the devastating wildfire in Los Angeles, which wreaked havoc in Pacific Palisades, a posh neighborhood known for its luxury homes, malls, and businesses, now reduced to ashes.

Over 100,000 residents were ordered to evacuate as the ferocious fire, still uncontained, tore through neighborhoods and left a trail of destruction.

According to California fire protection authorities, the blaze destroyed over 1,000 buildings and thousands of other structures in the foothills near Altadena and Pasadena, north of Los Angeles.

The fire ignited around 10:30 am (18:30 GMT) on Tuesday in Pacific Palisades, scorching nearly 1,200 hectares (approximately 3,000 acres).

It also caused widespread power outages, leaving around 1.5 million people, including 957,700 in Los Angeles County, without electricity.

Among the celebrities affected are James Woods, Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, and Miles Teller, all of whom have lost their homes.

John Goodman’s residence in Pacific Palisades was reduced to rubble, with only a swimming pool and driveway remaining, both rendered useless amid the devastation.

Billy Crystal's longtime home, which he had owned since 1979, was completely destroyed. Similarly, Anthony Hopkins' residence was obliterated, leaving only charred gates standing, leading nowhere.

"Maverick" star Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh, who purchased their $7.5 million home in April 2023, also lost their property to the apocalyptic blaze.

The luxurious properties of Eugene Levy, Adam Brody, and Leighton Meester were similarly leveled to the ground in the catastrophe.

Actresses Anna Faris, Paris Hilton, Sandra Lee, and Ricki Lake shared heartbreaking updates about losing their homes in the inferno.

Oscar-nominated actor James Woods revealed he had to flee his burning home and disclosed that neither he nor many of his neighbors had insurance, as companies had discontinued policies in the area years ago.

The destruction caused by the fire is a grim reminder of the growing impact of wildfires on communities, regardless of their affluence, and the urgent need for preventive measures.