Strong forest fires affect the area of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, California. The episode forced a large number of neighbors to evacuate leaving their homesa fact that includes a significant number of celebrities that they live near the disaster.
It is that it is a luxurious area on the coastwhich has a variety of mansions worth millions of dollarswhere many of these are in danger due to the current situation.
In addition, a state of emergency was declared by the Los Angeles City Council, underscoring the seriousness of the situation. Meanwhile, authorities warn of a “immediate threat to life”. Residents described the event as a “fire tornado”.
At the same time, evacuations were carried out with high-end vehicles being abandoned on the streetsas residents escaped the chaos on foot, and the city used big excavators to clear the way that allows the entry of the necessary rescue equipment.
What famous people live in the area?
Several celebrities live in the disaster area and had to evacuate. Ben Affleckfor example, acquired its property in Pacific Palisades in July for US$20.5 million. This mansion, originally designed by the architect Cliff May in the 1940s and later remodeled, it has 1200 square meters,
Also the renowned actor Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilsonthey own a huge mansion US$26 million in the area. This property, acquired in 2010, spans 1,400 square meters, including four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a theater and a swimming pool.
Miles Tellerknown for his role in Top Gun: Maverickand his wife, the model Kaleigh Sperrybought their Pacific Palisades home in March for US$7.5 million. This Cape Cod-style property has 1,100 square meters, five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a theater room and a gym.
The singer of R&B Jhene Aiko also invested in a property adjacent to the fire zone in 2023, for US$5.6 million. He shares the mansion with rapper Big Seanher boyfriend.
He also lives in this area of Los Angeles. Kawhi Leonard, NBA starwho acquired a huge property in 2021, worth US$17 million. Among other things, it has seven bedrooms, twelve bathrooms, a games room, a bar and a gym.
Another actor who bought a house in Pacific Palisades is Eugene Levyknown for his role in the series ““Schitt’s Creek.” It is one of the oldest, since the purchase was made in 2006.
Finally, the actors James Woods and Steve Gutenberg They also had to evacuate their homes in that area, where the first documented the damage caused for the fires through their social networks, praising the work of the rescue forces. Gutenberg, for his part, cactively collaborated with firefighters moving vehicles to facilitate truck access.
The origins of fire
A massive forest fire broke out this Tuesday in Los Angeles, Californiaand forced more than 30,000 people to evacuate their homes. Firefighters have been fighting the flames for several hours, which have already affected at least 1,000 hectares.
While the authorities investigate the origin of the fire, firefighters are fighting the flames, which have advanced over residential areas.
According to him California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), they already burned more than 1,000 hectares. Furthermore, the strong winds dispersed the flames and concern is growing about the possible spread of the fire.
“The fire is fueled by a combination of strong winds and topography, which extremely challenges our personnel,” he said. Kristin Crowleychief of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Likewise, he added that “more than 10,000 houses are under threat”.
Source: Ambito
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