Hollywood celebrities' homes were at risk on Wednesday night as a fierce wildfire broke out in the Hollywood Hills, just a mile from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. While some stars lost their homes, others are perilously close to the uncontained flames.
Celebrity homes at risk or damaged
The homes of several Hollywood stars are in close proximity to the advancing wildfires. Page Six released a map of the affected zone, highlighting celebrity residences in the area.
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Schitt's Creek actor Eugene Levy’s house has already been destroyed, as shown in an image shared by the outlet. The homes of Nobody Wants This actor Adam Brody, his wife and Gossip Girl actress Leighton Meester, Anna Faris, James Woods and reality TV duo Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have also been lost.
In Malibu, the fire threatens properties belonging to actor-singer Miley Cyrus and Star Wars actor Mark Hamill. In Santa Monica, the home of actress Jamie Lee Curtis faces danger, while farther north are the residences of Michael Keaton, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson.
Beyond Pacific Palisades are properties owned by filmmaker Steven Spielberg and actors Diane Keaton and Ben Affleck. Affleck, whose $20 million bachelor pad is at risk, was seen fleeing to ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s house for safety.
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Meanwhile, stars like Mandy Moore, Cary Elwes and Paris Hilton confirmed on Wednesday that their homes were destroyed. Actor Billy Crystal and his wife Janice also lost their Palisades home of 45 years.
Overview of the LA wildfires
Over 1,000 structures, primarily homes, have been reduced to ashes and more than 130,000 residents in the metropolitan area are under evacuation orders.
Despite the arrival of hundreds of firefighters from other states, the four uncontrolled blazes remain a significant threat. Combined, the fires have scorched roughly 42 square miles — an area comparable to the size of San Francisco.
Source: With inputs from wires