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Brush fire breaks out at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego
Fire crews swiftly responded to a brush fire that broke out on Monday afternoon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego, California.
The fire, which was first reported at approximately 2:20 p.m., scorched roughly 10 acres before its progress was slowed by fire suppression efforts.
The wildfire was located just south of MCAS Miramar, with plumes of smoke visible from nearby neighborhoods, including North Park, and from major roadways.
Early visuals captured red flames consuming brush in the affected area.
Firefighters from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD), along with neighboring agencies, were quickly deployed to the scene.
Aerial firefighting units, including helicopters from SDFD and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, utilized nearby reservoirs to perform water drops, significantly aiding in containment efforts.
As of the latest updates, the fire is holding steady at approximately 10 acres with a slow rate of spread. Favorable wind conditions have prevented the fire from threatening any structures, and no evacuations have been ordered.
Residents and commuters in the surrounding areas reported seeing smoke but were assured by officials that the situation is under control.
Authorities continue to monitor the fire’s perimeter to ensure it does not rekindle.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Firefighters will remain on-site to conduct mop-up operations and ensure no hotspots remain.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops. Community members are advised to stay alert for any official announcements from local authorities.
The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, displacing countless residents and destroying homes, including those of several celebrities.
Below is a detailed account of notable figures who have suffered losses during this tragedy:
Paris Hilton – $16 Million
The television personality and socialite lost her Malibu beach mansion to the Palisades Fire. Hilton shared her grief on social media, expressing her heartbreak:
“The heartbreak is truly indescribable. 💔🥺 When I first saw the news, I was in complete shock—I couldn’t process it. But now, standing here and seeing it with my own eyes, it feels like my heart has shattered into a million pieces.”
Mel Gibson – $14.5 Million
While filming in Austin, Texas, the “Mad Max” star learned of his home’s destruction. In an interview with NewsNation, Gibson said:
“It’s kind of devastating. It’s emotional. You know, you live there for a long time, and you had all your stuff. I’ve been relieved from the burden of my stuff, because it’s all in cinders.”
Anthony Hopkins – $10 Million
Priyanka Chopra – $20 Million
Diane Warren – $6 Million
John Goodman – $11.2 Million
Jeff Bridges – $15.7 Million
The veteran actor’s Malibu home was lost to the Palisades Fire. A representative for Bridges told The Hollywood Reporter that the actor and his family were safe but devastated by the loss.
Ricki Lake – $4.7 Million
Miles Teller – $3.5 Million
Ed Harris – $9.8 Million
Mark Hamill – $12 Million
The “Star Wars” actor and his family evacuated their home in time, but it was ultimately consumed by the flames.
Cary Elwes – $4.2 Million
The “Princess Bride” actor announced the loss of his family home on Instagram:
“Sadly, we did lose our home, but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire.”
Adam Brody – $6.9 Million
Eugene Levy – $7 Million
Billy Crystal
The 76-year-old comedian and star of When Harry Met Sally lost the home he had owned since 1979 in Pacific Palisades. Crystal expressed his sadness:
“We are heartbroken, of course, but with the love of our children and friends, we will get through this.”
Mandy Moore
The This Is Us star evacuated her family from their Altadena home before it was badly damaged by the Eaton Fire. On Instagram, she wrote:
“I love you, Altadena. Grateful for my family and pets getting out last night before it was too late. Honestly, I’m in shock and feeling numb for all so many have lost, including my family. My children’s school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, leveled.”
Milo Ventimiglia
Another This Is Us star, Ventimiglia, and his pregnant wife, Jarah Mariano, lost their Malibu home. Speaking to CBS News, he said:
“There’s a kind of shock moment where you’re going, ‘Oh, this is real and this is happening.’ At a certain point, we just turn it off. We kind of accepted the loss.”
Additional Evacuations
Several other celebrities, including Chrissy Teigen and her husband John Legend, James Woods, comedian Marc Maron, and Mark Hamill, evacuated their homes during the fires.
Impact on Communities
With resources stretched thin, concerns have risen about unequal allocation of firefighting efforts. Inez Moore, a lecturer at California State University whose family home was destroyed in Altadena, told Reuters:
“You’re going to have some folks who are not going to get as much as they deserve, and some folks who may get more than actually they need.”
The wildfires have left scars across communities, highlighting the urgent need for support and recovery efforts for everyone affected.