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From Ben Affleck to Mark Hamill: the celebrities affected by the wildfire in Los Angeles

Celebrities and thousands of residents
Celebrities and thousands of Los Angeles residents face evacuations as a devastating wildfire consumes exclusive areas such as Malibu and Pacific Palisades (REUTERS)

A major wildfire in Los Angeles has forced more than 30,000 residents to evacuate their homes, including numerous celebrities.

Fanned by gusts of wind that exceeded 160 kilometers per hour, the fire has consumed nearly 3,000 acrescausing significant devastation in areas such as Pacific Palisades y Malibuknown for their exclusive properties.

Authorities declared a state of emergency, and containment efforts continue as the fire continues to advance rapidly.

A firefighter fights
A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire during a wind storm in west Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 7, 2025. REUTERS/Ringo Chiu

Among those affected are prominent Hollywood figureswho have had to abandon their luxurious residences or face the risk of losing them completely.

Actor and director Ben Affleck was one of the first to evacuate his $20 million mansion in Los Angeles, acquired after his separation from Jennifer Lopez.

According to TMZ, Affleck took refuge at his ex-wife’s house Jennifer Garnerwho lives nearby to facilitate co-parenting their three children.

The evacuated property is part of the assets that the former couple was trying to sell, including their former marital residence valued at $68 million.

Ben Affleck evacuated his mansion
Ben Affleck evacuated his mansion in Los Angeles; He is now taking refuge with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner along with their children (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

The fire affected Tom Hanks y Rita Wilsonrenowned owners of several homes in Pacific Palisades.

Although they did not issue a statement, his son Chet Hanksfrom Nashville, expressed his concern through social networks: “The neighborhood where I grew up is burning. Pray for Palisades”.

The couple had previously faced problems in the area, including burglars breaking into one of their homes last year.

Tom Hanks y Rita Wilson
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson face evacuation due to forest fire (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

The actor known for his role in Star Wars evacuated his home in Malibu as small flames appeared on both sides of the road toward the Pacific Coast Highway.

Hamill explained that his family, including his wife Marilou York and their dog Trixiearrived safely at his daughter’s home in Hollywood.

Through social networks, he described the fire as “the most devastating since 1993″.

Mark Hamill evacuated his home
Mark Hamill evacuated his home due to the wildfire in California (REUTERS)

The prince Harry y Meghan Markle face evacuation risks in their Montecito mansionvalued at USD 14 million.

According to The TelegraphSouthern California Edison warned possible power outages in the area due to extreme weather conditions.

Although they have not been forced to evacuate, the risk remains latent.

The house in Montecito
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Montecito home at risk from fires (REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton)

Travis Barker’s children, Alabama y Landon Barkeralso evacuated their homes in Los Angeles.

Through social media, Alabama asked the public for caution, noting that the fires were advancing at an alarming rate.

I just evacuated my home because of the fires in Los Angeles, please stay safe!”Alabama, 19, wrote via Instagram.

On the other hand, Landon shared a message of solidarity, praying for those affected.

Drummer Travis's children
Drummer Travis Barker’s children had to leave their home and take shelter (Instagram/@landonasherbarker/@alabamaluellabarker)

The actor Eugene Levyknown for his role in American Piehe told Los Angeles Times your experience during the evacuation.

In conversation with the newspaper, he commented that got stuck in traffic caused by residents trying to leave the area.

The smoke over Temescal Canyon was black and intense”, he noted. Although he saw no flames, the density of the smoke reflected the severity of the fire.

Eugene Levy narrated his experience
Eugene Levy narrated his experience during the evacuation in Los Angeles, highlighting the intense smoke in the Temescal Canyon and the massive traffic (REUTERS/Mike Blake)

The actor James Woods documented their evacuation on X (formerly Twitter), sharing images and videos of the fire approaching their property.

leaving”, he wrote in a post, followed by a message of gratitude to those who cared about his situation.

In this sense, he confirmed that He and his family managed to evacuate successfully.but he regretted the destruction of houses on his street. At the close of his statements, He didn’t know if his home was still standing..

James Woods shared images of the
James Woods shared images of the fire approaching his property and confirmed that he successfully evacuated with his family (Instagram/@realjameswoods)

The star of This is Us He left his home with her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, their three young children and their pets.

Moore shared on Instagram her gratitude for the hospitality of friends, while trying to protect her children from the emotional impact of the evacuation.

He added that He did not know the state of his recently renovated house.and deeply regretted the losses in the city.

Mandy Moore evacuated with
Mandy Moore evacuated with her family, thanked friends for their support and deeply regretted the losses caused by the fire in Los Angeles (Instagram/@mandymooremm)

The actress Jennifer Love Hewitt He expressed his anguish through social networks when evacuating with his family.

Through her social networks, she published images of the flames while thanking the firefighters and friends who supported her in the last hours.

Hewitt described the experience as devastatingemphasizing his hope for the safety of his home and community.

(Instagram/@jenniferlovehewitt)
(Instagram/@jenniferlovehewitt)

The actor Steve Guttenberg helped emergency crews moving abandoned vehicles that blocked the passage on Palisades Drive.

Speaking to KTLA5, he insisted on the importance of keeping the roads clear to allow firefighters access.

There are families and pets trapped. This is not a parking lot”, he stated while continuing to collaborate in the area.

Steve Guttenberg supported making way
Steve Guttenberg helped make way for firefighters in the fires affecting the Palisades in California. (Capture/KTLA)

The couple lost their home in the fire. “I am heartbroken for my brother, Heidi and the children. And for all our friends and neighbors who They have lost their homes today”said Pratt’s sister, Stephanie.

Previously, the actor The Hills He had documented how the fire was approaching his residence. “The nightmare came true“, indicated Spencer Pratt on his social networks.

And he added: “We have a fire behind the house heresay a prayer for the Palisades here, there is the city, there is the fire…”

The actor documented how the
The actor documented how the fire reached his home, lamented the losses in his community and asked for prayers for those affected in Los Angeles (TikTok/@spencerpratt)

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