Celebrities whose coastal homes have been damaged or destroyed in a Southern California wildfire or were forced to flee from the flames expressed sympathy and solidarity with less-famous people hurt worse by the state’s deadly blazes, and gave their gratitude to firefighters who kept them safe.
“Returned to my house in Malibu after evacuating,” Gerard Butler wrote in an Instagram post next to a photo that showed a burned-out structure and a badly scorched vehicle. “Heartbreaking time across California. Inspired as ever by the courage, spirit and sacrifice of firefighters.”
“Half-gone” the actor grumbled in the video that shows embers, ashes and what’s left of his home.
Singer Miley Cyrus also lost her home in the devastating Malibu fire and shared her ordeal in a heartbreaking tweet. She wrote: “Completely devastated by the fires affecting my community. I am one of the lucky ones. My animals and love of my life made it out safely & that’s all that matters right now. My house no longer stands but the memories shared with family & friends stand strong. I am grateful for all I have left. Sending so much love and gratitude to the firefighters and LA country Sheriff’s department!”
all I have left. Sending so much love and gratitude to the firefighters and LA country Sheriff’s department! If you are interested in getting involved see next tweet….
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I love you more than ever , Miley— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) November 12, 2018
Meanwhile, Caityln Jenner posted a video saying, “Yay, our house made it!”
However, the video also showed the bare, blackened landscape surrounding the house. “It was devastating out here in Malibu,” Jenner said. The hills are just totally scorched. Fried to say the least….we’re very, very lucky.”
Many others including Orlando Bloom, Alyssa Milano Lady Gaga and fashion designer Donna Karan were among evacuees. Some knew their homes were safe (for now) and waited for a chance to return. Others were in the dark, posting pictures of plumes of smoke and saying their houses were somewhere in there.
UPDATE: Still evacuated. We’ve been under mandatory evacuation since Thurs. We’re safe. House is still in jeopardy. Still no power. Still dealing with flare-ups.
I’m going to rally tonight to receive the @ACLU Eason Monroe Courageous Advocate Award at the #BillOfRights dinner.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) November 11, 2018
Feeling emotional, model Bella Hadid also shared a video of her Malibu home being burnt to ashes.
Southern California’s wildfire has killed two and destroyed at least 177 homes. The blaze started Thursday night and pushed toward Malibu and the Pacific Ocean, prompting evacuations in Malibu, Calabasas, Agoura Hills and other nearby areas.
Paramount Ranch’s Western Town, a landmark film location dating back to 1927 that included a jail, hotel and saloon, burned to the ground . The TV series Westworld is among the many productions that have filmed at the ranch in the mountains west of Los Angeles.