Up to 300,000 people were forced to flee their homes as one of the worst wildfires in Californian history rage through the US state. Among the victims are several Hollywood actors and celebrities who have lost their homes in wildfires.
Take a look at celebrities who have lost their mansions in the intense wildfire. Celebs took to social media to fret about their luxury homes.
Gerard Butler
Gerard Butler called it a ‘heartbreaking time across California’ after learning his home burned to ashes. In a video posted to his Instagram story, Butler said, “Welcome to my home in Malibu” as he walked around his scorched property.
Returned to my house in Malibu after evacuating. Heartbreaking time across California. Inspired as ever by the courage, spirit and sacrifice of firefighters. Thank you @LAFD. If you can, support these brave men and women at https://t.co/ei7c7F7cZx. pic.twitter.com/AcBcLtKmDU
— Gerard Butler (@GerardButler) November 11, 2018
Miley Cyrus
Singer Miley Cyrus shared an emotional message on Twitter revealing she had lost her home in the fire and urged people to donate to emergency services.
Completely devestated 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
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) November 12, 2018
Liam Hemsworth
Liam shared a picture of his house destroyed by California fire on Twitter. "It’s been a heartbreaking few days," Hemsworth shared. "This is what’s left of my house. Love".
It’s been a heartbreaking few days. This is what’s left of my house. Love. Many people in Malibu and surrounding areas in California have lost their homes also and my heart goes out to everyone who was affected by these fires.
To help: https://t.co/YQCE1cLaej & @happyhippiefdn pic.twitter.com/vtLFytFmNw
— Liam Hemsworth (@LiamHemsworth) November 13, 2018
Khloe Kardashian
Khloé Kardashian evacuated her home with her daughter and has been staying with brother Rob Kardashian. She also posted some scary images of the fire on Instagram.
So thankful for the heroic firefighters and first responders who are out here fighting the #WoolseyFires and doing everything in their power to save our lives, our pets, our homes and our communities. We are all safe and that’s what matters 🙏🏼
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) November 10, 2018
Orlando Bloom
Orlando posted a picture of his street, which looks very close to the flames, with the caption, “This is my street as of two hours ago praying for the safety of all my malibu fam, grateful to our brave firefighters please stay safe”.
Liam Payne
One Direction singer Liam Payne revealed the mansion he bought in Calabasas near Malibu for $US12 million in 2015 was in the path of the fire. He said, “I’m about to lose my house and its memories. Even worse, tragically, people have died”.
Scott Derrickson
Director Scott Derrickson (Marvel’s Doctor Strange) also lost his home in fire. He took to Twitter to share the pictures of his house destroyed in California fire.
Just a quick update to say that I’m overwhelmed by the incredible outpouring of love and support. Thank you to everyone who messaged me, and for the dozens upon dozens of you who offered us a place to stay. We are blessed and grateful to be safe and so loved. 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/5i4InDTs8S
— Scott Derrickson (@scottderrickson) November 10, 2018
Many others including Caitlyn Jenner, Alyssa Milano, Lady Gaga, Rainn Wilson, Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid, Kylie Jenner and Jessica Simpson were among evacuees. Some knew their homes were safe (for now) and waited for a chance to return. Others are in the dark, posting pictures of plumes of smoke and saying their houses were somewhere in there.