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Celebrities Who Lost Their Homes in the Los Angeles Wildfires
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.
HARTFORD, IL — Newly released video footage reveals the harrowing moments of an ARCH Air Medical helicopter crash that occurred during a nighttime training exercise in Hartford, Illinois.
The incident took place around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday in a vacant lot near North Delmar Avenue, directly across from the Hartford Fire Department.
The video shows the helicopter attempting to lift off when one of its rotor blades struck a tree limb approximately 50 feet above ground.
The impact caused the aircraft to lose control, flip, and crash to the ground, where it immediately caught fire.
A thick plume of smoke and the glow of flames could be seen from blocks away.
In the aftermath of the crash, one of the individuals on board — identified in the video by a blue uniform — can be seen walking away from the burning wreckage.
Another survivor is shown being carried on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.
Emergency personnel from the Hartford, South Roxana, and Wood River Fire Departments quickly responded to the scene.
The crash’s proximity to the fire station allowed first responders to act swiftly, containing the fire and rescuing the occupants.
Officials confirmed that all three people aboard the helicopter survived and were transported to area hospitals.
Two were taken by ground ambulance, while a third was airlifted by another ARCH Air Medical helicopter. Their medical conditions have not yet been released.
The crash resulted in a strong odor of aviation fuel that permeated the downtown Hartford area throughout the evening.
Authorities cordoned off the site while crews worked to stabilize the scene and mitigate any fire hazards.
The helicopter was participating in a routine training mission when the incident occurred.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are conducting a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
ARCH Air Medical has not yet released an official statement.
More details will be provided as the investigation continues and additional information becomes available.