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Celebrities Who Lost Their Homes in the Los Angeles Wildfires

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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.

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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:

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“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.


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Firefighters battling third-alarm structure fire at Civista Bank in Dearborn County

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Firefighters battling third-alarm structure fire at Civista Bank in Dearborn County 19710 State Line Road LAWRENCEBURG, Ind
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LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (Dearborn County) — Fire crews are battling a third-alarm structure fire at the Civista Bank located at 19710 State Line Road, according to emergency dispatch information.

The incident was initially reported as a working fire, prompting a second-alarm response as conditions rapidly escalated.

Fire officials have confirmed that the office area on the second floor is heavily involved, with significant fire activity observed within that portion of the building.

Additional firefighting resources have been requested to assist with suppression efforts as crews work to contain the blaze and prevent further spread.

No information has been released at this time regarding injuries, evacuations, or the cause of the fire.

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Authorities are expected to provide updates as the situation develops.


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