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Los Angeles Wildfires Devastate Homes, Including Celebrity Properties

Massive fires in Pacific Palisades and nearby areas have destroyed thousands of properties, with some celebrities losing homes while others narrowly escaped damage.

  • The Palisades Fire, which began Tuesday, has burned over 17,000 acres, making it one of the most destructive in Los Angeles County history.
  • Hollywood stars Anthony Hopkins, Paris Hilton, and Billy Crystal are among those who lost their homes to the fires, which have destroyed over 1,000 properties.
  • Tom Hanks' Pacific Palisades mansion narrowly avoided destruction, while the home directly above his was completely burned down.
  • Approximately 180,000 people have been evacuated, with 10 confirmed fatalities and ongoing containment efforts by firefighters.
  • The fires have caused significant disruptions, including the cancellation of Hollywood events and delays in TV and film productions across the region.
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