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The destructive wildfires currently sweeping across Los Angeles have caused mass evacuations, destruction and chaos. At the time of writing, there have been multiple fires raging across LA, forcing at least 92,000 residents across multiple communities to evacuate.
According to the Associated Press, at least 24 people have lost their lives.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency.
Curtis Stone and wife Lindsay: ‘So much sadness’
As LA is home to many famous residents, celebrities are among those who have been impacted by the fast-moving wildfires.
Australian chef Curtis Stone who currently resides in Los Angeles was caught up in the evacuation orders with his wife Lindsay Price and children. Lindsay shared an emotional update about their experience on Instagram.
“It’s impossible to articulate what the last 6 days have been like. Just coming up for air for a minute, as we brace for these winds coming in, to let you know where we are at. Well, we are sitting on the edge. Literally. But we are ok.”
Lindsay confirmed that their house was okay, but that many neighbourhood places were lost and that their community was grieving.
“There is so much sadness,” she wrote. “So we wait, deep in prayer, and promise to be there for the city of angels when we can come back.”
Celebrities caught up in LA fires
Australian musician G Flip and their partner Chrishell Stause have also been evacuated. Sharing a message to their stories, G Flip confirmed they were safe at their studio.
Their partner Chrishell also shared a message to followers, saying “prayers are extremely valued”, along with a link to resources.
Chrishell later posted that her heart was broken and her nerves shattered.
“Thank you for keeping CA in your hearts❤️🩹” she wrote.
According to Page Six, Ben Affleck was also forced to evacuate his new $20.5 million mansion located in the Pacific Palisades which he purchased in July 2024.
According to the publication, he was pictured travelling to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s house in nearby Brentwood following the evacuation.
Jennifer Love-Hewitt also shared a message to followers, saying she “had no words” as she drove past fires.
“Thank you to every first responder fighting so hard for all of us. Thank you to every friend who reached out and new person I have hugged in tears in the last 24 hours. 💔🙏🏻
Australian singer Delta Goodrem has also confirmed on her Instagram stories she was forced to evacuate her LA home due to the fires.
Sadly, some celebrities have already lost their homes, including Heidi and Spencer Pratt who confirmed the news on Instagram.
“The one positive sign i saw as our house burned down was ours sons bed burned in the shape of a heart,” Spencer wrote to followers alongside a picture.
“A sign of how much love was in this house so thankful for all the years and memories there with our family.”
Paris Hilton posted on Instagram that she watched her home burn to the ground live on TV.
“Heartbroken beyond words” she wrote in the caption.
It has been widely reported that Adam Brody and Leighton Meester have sadly lost their home which they share with their two children.
Adam is well-known for his roles in The OC and more recently in Nobody Wants This, while Leighton is known for her role in Gossip Girl.
Anna Faris, known for her roles in comedies such as Scary Movie, has also confirmed to People magazine that she has lost her home in the fires.
Some celebrities have even been spotted helping out with firefighting efforts.
Steve Guttenberg was interviewed by local news station KTLA and urged residents who were evacuating to leave keys in their cars so as not to block the roads.
“This is not a parking lot,” he said. “We really need people to move their cars.”
Steve is well-known for his role in the Police Academy movie.
Meghan and Harry issue statement
The fast-moving fires mean that while certain celebrities are not currently in an evacuation zone, they may still be impacted.
A spokesperson confirmed to the Telegraph that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s mansion in Montecito is in a high fire risk zone.
Warnings have already been issued that power shutdowns may occur in the Montecito area as the fire situation worsened.
Meghan and Harry released a statement on their Sussex.com website detailing resources and ideas for those impacted.
“If a friend, loved one, or pet has to evacuate and you are able to offer them a safe haven in your home, please do. And be sure to check in with any disabled or elderly neighbors to see if they need help evacuating,” the statement read.
The Montecito-based couple were also spotted volunteering at a meal distribution centre to help those impacted by the LA fires.
“Some families and people have been left with nothing. Please consider donating clothing, children’s toys & clothing, and other essentials.”
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