Devastating Wildfires in Los Angeles Destroy Thousands of Homes and Claim Lives
Historic wildfires in Los Angeles have devastated communities, destroyed thousands of structures, and claimed at least five lives, sparking celebrity responses and evacuations.
The blaze, which is still not contained, has caused widespread destruction and anger throughout Los Angeles County.
Here Are the Celebs Who Lost Homes In Devastating LA Fires
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The historic wildfires blazing across Los Angeles County this week have wiped out more than 2,000 structures, killed at least five people and left countless residents reeling in heartbreak.
Among tens of thousands of displaced Angelenos, celebrities face the same devastating losses
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Mandy Moore is grieving the loss of her neighborhood and her home, which was ravaged by the still-active Eaton Fire burning in Los Angeles County.
Mandy Moore documents visiting her Altadena home, mostly destroyed in Eaton Fire
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The blazes have thrown Hollywood’s carefully orchestrated awards season into disarray.
Stars lose homes in Los Angeles area fires and Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1M to relief effort
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The loss overall is awful and unspeakable and that is what I wish to highlight; as the fires touch every strata of society.
Paris Hilton, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jhené Aiko, More Celebrities Lose Homes to L.A. Fires
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The devastation caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles is catastrophic, leaving many, including celebrities, grappling with unimaginable loss and heartache.
Cameron Mathison, James Woods, Paris Hilton, more celebrities lose homes in LA fires
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Several celebrities' homes have been destroyed in the wildfires spreading through Los Angeles, with videos showing the utter devastation in areas heavily populated by A-listers.
Celebrity homes destroyed by Palisades wildfire: videos show devastation
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She emotionally explained, "So it’s a really awful situation."
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The fires are occurring during what is usually a busy time for Hollywood awards-season.
Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, other celebrities share LA fire experiences, resources
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The wildfires around Los Angeles continued to rage Thursday, disrupting an area resided by millions of people.
Los Angeles wildfires latest: At least 5 dead, more than 100,000 forced to evacuate
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Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing and experiencing. We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy.
All the celebrities affected by the deadly LA wildfires: Billy Crystal, Anthony Hopkins and more
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Air quality sensors monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency showed hazardous conditions — the most severe of the six air quality levels — in downtown Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena, Alhambra, Monterey Park and East L.A.
Map shows hazardous air quality due to California fires
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The influence of the climate crisis is making such blazes more common and devastating.
Visual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?
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The latest fire comes as firefighters in Los Angeles and neighboring communities are battling the Palisades Fire, the Hurst Fire, the Lidia Fire, and the Eaton Fire, the latter of which has claimed the lives of five people.
Hollywood Hills fire forces more evacuations, with 27K acres scorched across Los Angeles County
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Despite the efforts of firefighters, the biggest blazes remain totally uncontained - with weather conditions and the underlying impact of climate change expected to continue fanning the flames for days to come.
LA fires: What's happening in Los Angeles, and what caused the wildfires?
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The devastation is unimaginable. To know so many are waking up today without the place they called home is truly heartbreaking.
Celebrities among victims to lose homes in California wildfires
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The Palisades Fire already is the most destructive in Los Angeles history, with at least 1,000 structures burned.
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This firestorm is the big one.
Photos: Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires kill five, displace thousands
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Amid increased extreme weather events driven by the climate emergency, insurance companies have faced criticism for canceling policies and pulling out of states with elevated wildfire or hurricane risk.
Home insurers under fire for policy cancellations amid LA inferno
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More than 1,900 structures have been destroyed and the number is expected to increase. More than 130,000 people are also under evacuation orders in the metropolitan area, from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena, a number that continues to shift as new fires erupt.
Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal Among Celebrities Who Lost Homes In Los Angeles Wildfires
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LA Engulfed by 'the Big One': At Least 5 Dead in Spreading Wildfires
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Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore among those who lost homes in Los Angeles fires
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The devastation is unimaginable. To know so many are waking up today without the place they called home is truly heartbreaking.
Celebrities among those who lost homes as devastating Los Angeles fires
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Summary
Los Angeles is facing catastrophic wildfires, including the Eaton and Palisades fires, that have claimed at least five lives and destroyed over 2,000 structures. Over 130,000 residents have evacuated as first responders battle the blazes, fueled by dry conditions and high winds. Celebrities like Mandy Moore and Billy Crystal have publicly shared their losses, including homes and community landmarks. Local officials have declared a federal disaster and urged the public to remain vigilant. Fires remain mostly uncontained, with thousands of families affected and communities devastated.
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