California wildfires: Last News

Instagram to reveal the final photo that she took outside the property.“Snapped this driving out …” she began.In the grainy photo, dark smoke could be seen above their home with two vehicles in their driveway. The property would later be reduced to rubble, with only their white gate and attached door still intact. “To everyone reaching out I can’t thank you enough, your kind hearts have meant the world, I’ll never forget them.

As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to consume parts of Southern California, leaving homes destroyed and families displaced, many are left wondering how this all happened. Authorities have deployed arson investigators to the Pacific Palisades to determine the origin of the blaze that consumed thousands of structures in the neighborhood.“The cause of the fire remains unknown, and it continues to be under active investigation,” Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said Thursday. But some celebrities aren’t buying it.

sprawling $29 million Montecito, Calif., mansion to friends who have been forced to evacuate as deadly infernos continue to rip through the surrounding areas.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have lived in the luxe neighborhood since 2020, sprung into action by lending a helping hand to several of their pals, People reports.Nearly 180,000 people are under evacuation orders after five fires ravaged Los Angeles County, taking over nearly 36,000 acres of land with zero containment in the Eaton and Kenneth Fires.The duo, who wed in 2018, live about 90 miles from Los Angeles where the fire has wreaked havoc on all infrastructure in its path.Luckily, the pair’s 18,000-square-foot home is not in the evacuation line, though it may be prone to a “Public Safety Power Shutoff” due to the wildfire risk if the situation worsens.They purchased the property for $14.65 million in the summer of 2020, and the home has since doubled in value.The nine-bedroom, 16-bathroom luxe pad sits in close proximity to famous neighbors, including Oprah Winfrey and, until recently, Ellen DeGeneres.In addition to housing their displaced friends, the former working royals are working with their Archewell Foundation to aid the community through the different charities their organization works with.These include chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen, as well as children’s charities that are working to provide essential items to families with young kids caught up in the crisis.On Thursday, the Sussexes shared a message about the deadly blaze on their website as they listed several resources to those wanting to help.“In the last few days, wildfires in Southern California have raged through neighborhoods and devastated families, homes, schools, medical

posted on her Instagram a photo of pink stiletto shoes on a doll. In the caption, she wrote, “I hope you are all doing OK !!! I had to evacuate my home and I’m driving 4 hours to a hotel !!! I’m posting these adorable shoes to lift people’s spirits !!! Most people may not even be on their phones !!!” She added that she wasn’t on social media earlier in the week, “because I had no electricity to charge and I just got my phone back !!! I pray you’re all doing well and I send my love !!!”180,000 (and counting) Los Angeles-area residents have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California.At least 10 people have died from the wildfires, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.The crisis started on Tuesday morning with the Pacific Palisades Fire, followed by more fires that sparked in neighboring areas Eaton, Woodley, Altadena and more.Spears’ home is in Hidden Hills, which is northeast of LA.

in the horrific LA fires — just days before his wife is due to give birth. The “This Is Us” alum, 47, and his wife Jarah Mariano were forced to evacuate their home Tuesday after their neighborhood was deemed in the risk zone of the Palisades fire, which has burned nearly 20,000 acres.

the LA fires.In a teary Instagram video posted Thursday, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star, 52, revealed that she and her family fled their fire-threatened Los Angeles home and were given shelter by her ex-husband, actor Peter Facinelli.“I wanted to let you know that we are safe,” Garth began her caption to the clip. “Peter and his family took us in and have been so kind.”Garth met the “Twilight” star, 51, in 1995 while filming the movie “An Unfinished Affair.” They married in January 2001 and had three daughters together — Luca, 27, Lola, 21, and Fiona, 18 — before Facinelli filed for divorce in March 2012.

the destructive LA wildfires.After the Palisades Fire, Sunset Fire, Eaton Fire and other blazes tore through Los Angeles this week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a message about the deadly tragedy on their website on Thursday. “In the last few days, wildfires in Southern California have raged through neighborhoods and devastated families, homes, schools, medical care centers, and so much more – affecting tens of thousands from all walks of life,” their statement began, noting that “a state of emergency has been issued.”“If you feel compelled to help, here are some resources and ideas,” they added, providing a long list of organizations that people can donate to, including chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen (which has often partnered with Harry and Meghan’s charity, the Archewell Foundation), plus CAL FIRE and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, a nonprofit that supports local firefighters.

raging Palisades Fires.“ATTENTION! With ALL due respect, during Hollywood’s season of celebration, I hope any of the networks television the upcoming awards will seriously consider NOT televising them and donating the revenue they would have garnered to the victims of the fires and the firefighters,” Smart wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, as multiple blazes continue to spread over the LA area.The “Hacks” star recently took home the award for best performance by a female actor in a television series – musical or comedy at Sunday’s 2025 Golden Globe Awards.Hollywood, meanwhile, has already taken steps to halt award shows, postponing the Critics’ Choice Awards from Jan. 12 to 26, and pushing the Oscar nominations announcement from Jan.

told the Telegraph.The B-movie star, who appeared in spaghetti Westerns and other foreign films over the decades, rushed back to the beachfront property Tuesday night as fast-spreading wildfires began devastating Los Angeles.He said he helped get his 89-year-old father, who is also a former actor, before trying to protect the 3-acre property he purchased in 2010. Harrison watered the roof of the home with a hose and removed his outdoor furniture — but it was no help and the blaze was soon at his doorstep.“I’m still hiding behind the boulders,” Harrison said in a video posted on social media, showing his home completely swallowed by flames.

the horrific Palisades Fire rips through the area near her California home.The former model, 39, told fans that she and the 12-time Grammy winner, 46, were packing their essential belongings and leaving their sprawling $17.5 million Beverly Hills mansion, which they purchased in 2020, with their four kids: Luna, 8, Miles, 6, Esti, and Wren, both 1.“This is surreal,” she wrote on her Instagram Story Wednesday alongside a selfie of herself packing in her closet. “I’m very scared now.

Jamie Lee Curtis fought back tears as she detailed the “catastrophe” of the Palisades Fire near her California home when she appeared on “The Tonight Show” Wednesday.“As you know, where I live is on fire right now. Literally, the entire city of the Pacific Palisades is burning. I flew here last night.

the Palisades Fire continues to rage. The “Shrinking” actor, 82, was spotted talking with police officers on Tuesday near his $12.6 million home in Brentwood, an upmarket neighborhood of Los Angeles currently threatened by the Palisades blaze. Police were stationed at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Mandeville Canyon Road in, an area currently under an evacuation order, when Ford pulled up in a black Tesla and spoke with officers.

Fierce wildfires have been raging through the area, fueled by relentless Santa Ana winds, forcing residents to flee. Thousands of firefighters have been battling at least three different blazes stemming from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena.

Palisades Charter High School has been engulfed in flames due to the wildfires raging in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.The burning property, a popular location for Hollywood productions, has been severely damaged by the wildfires.“Palisades Charter High School, an independent charter high school, is not currently in session. Therefore, no actions specific to students or staff are warranted at this time,” the Los Angeles Unified School District announced.“Los Angeles Unified will offer any and all assistance to our Palisades Charter High School students and employees.”The school shared on its site that it will provide updates regarding the spring semester schedule. Students and families are advised to avoid the area and adhere to evacuation orders.

Instagram to mourn his childhood home as the Palisades wildfires continue to devastate the Los Angeles area. “The neighborhood I grew up in is burning to the ground rn,” Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s 34-year-old son wrote in a message on Tuesday, as the blaze continues to bring destruction to Los Angeles County.“Pray for the Palisades,” Chet added, alongside a praying hands emoji.Chet grew up in Los Angeles with his famous parents and his younger brother Truman, 29.

destructive Palisades fire in Los Angeles County.The chef, 58, posted several videos on Instagram Tuesday of the terrifying blaze right outside her longtime home in Malibu that she was forced to evacuate from.“Sandra, it’s right here,” a male voice can be heard saying in the background of the first clip as Lee zooms in on the fire.“I got everything I could,” adds the unknown man, possibly Lee’s fiancé, Ben Youcef.A second video, shot from a moving car, shows fires in the brush abutting a highway. A third clip shows huge clouds of smoke in the air over the water.“My home in Malibu has got me through some of the darkest moments in my life,” Lee began her caption.

devastating Pacific Palisades fire.The “Argo” director, 52, was evacuated from the $20 million house on Tuesday and went to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s nearby home, according to TMZ.Garner, who shares three children with Affleck, seemingly hasn’t been forced to evacuate her Brentwood residence yet, although all residents are reportedly on standby.TMZ noted that it’s unclear if Affleck went to Garner’s home to check on their family or because he needed to stay there.Before heading to Garner’s, Affleck was photographed driving up to his bachelor pad in his car. He had his window open despite the poor air quality from the wildfire.

Pacific Palisades wildfire continues to spread.“My community and possibly my home is on fire,” the actress, 66, wrote on Instagram Wednesday. “My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes.

sprawling $29 million mansion as raging wildfires continue to rip through the surrounding area.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who moved to Montecito, Calif., in 2020, may be forced to evacuate from the plush property if the blaze continues to spread.Southern California Edison (SCE) confirmed that it was considering a “Public Safety Power Shutoff” in parts of Santa Barbara County due to the wildfire risk, The Telegraph reported.Impacted customers in the county, including those in Harry and the “Suits” alum’s neighborhood, were being contacted by the power company.The Sussexes settled down in the 18,000-square-foot modern home in the “high fire risk” area with their two young children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, more than four years ago.The duo, who wed in 2018, snapped up the property for $14.65 million in the summer of 2020.

Pacific Palisades wildfire.The “This Is Us” star, 40, was among the tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents who were forced to evacuate their homes on Tuesday as the destructive blaze continues to wreak havoc on the area of Southern California.“Evacuated and safe with kids, dog and cats,” Moore wrote on her Instagram Stories.“Praying and grateful for the first responders,” she added. Moore shared another statement on her IG Stories Wednesday alongside a photo of her with one of her sons.“Grateful for the kindness of friends that we had a place to land last night.

dangerous wildfires continue to spread through Southern California.The “Star Wars” actor, 73, posted a statement on Instagram Tuesday night where he detailed his and his family’s “last-minute” evacuation.“Personal Fire Update: 7pm- Evacuated Malibu so last-minute there (were) small fires on both sides of the road as we approached [Pacific Coast Highway],” Hamill wrote.Hamill said that at 8:15 p.m., he and his wife, Marilou York, and their dog, Trixie, arrived at his daughter Chelsea’s house in Hollywood.“Most horrific fire since ’93,” he added, before telling everyone to “STAY SAFE.”Fans reacted to Hamill’s wildfire update in the comments section — with a notable “Star Wars” reference.“Stay safe and of course the force is with you,” one fan wrote.“May the force be with the good hearted during the rough days,” another fan said.Someone else commented, “I hope you’re alright, Mark! And I mean this in all seriousness but may the Force be with you…”“Stay safe pal.