The homes of Anthony Hopkins and Tom Hanks were destroyed during the fires in Los Angeles

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In recent days, devastating fires in Los Angeles have led to a large-scale evacuation of residents, including many celebrities. The elite neighborhood of Pacific Palisades has been hit the hardest.

On January 8, socialite and model Paris Hilton announced that her Malibu mansion had burned down, reports "news18".

Fortunately, none of her pets or loved ones were harmed: "Watching our home turn to ashes live is unbearable. Despite the loss, I am grateful that my family and pets are safe."
Anthony Hopkins and Tom Hanks
Anthony Hopkins and Tom Hanks
Actor Cary Elwes from "Dracula" also spoke about the loss of his home. Mark Hamill, famous for his role as Luke Skywalker in the "Star Wars" franchise, reported a hasty evacuation from Malibu, calling these fires "the worst since 1993."

The homes of other celebrities were also affected by the fire: Mandy Moore, Tom Hanks, Anthony Hopkins, Leighton Meester. Among those evacuated were singers Fergie and Rihanna, actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Affleck, as well as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.

It is currently known that the fire damage is estimated at nearly 60 billion dollars. Tens of thousands of local residents have been evacuated. There have been several casualties.
The Hollywood sign burning during the fires in Los Angeles
The Hollywood sign burning during the fires in Los Angeles
In response to the incident, the head of state Joe Biden ordered additional federal support. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the affected will receive financial assistance.

Zoomboola.com reminds us that fires in this area have been raging for a long time. In early December last year, our editorial team reported that singer Cher evacuated from her home in Malibu.

At that time, a fire known as "Franklin" threatened the property of local residents. Authorities closed educational institutions and roads and cut off electricity.