The Palisades fire is continuing to spread throughout southern California and nearing Beverly Hills, home to high-profile celebrities like Taylor Swift.
The Palisades fire, currently only 14 percent contained, is burning over 20,000 acres.
Why It Matters
At least 24 people have been killed and thousands of structures have been destroyed in multiple wildfires across California. Over 105,000 people remain under evacuation orders.
What To Know
While Beverly Hills is not in the fire zone at this time, the city’s fire chief Greg Barton said the fire department is in “constant communication” with their partners at the surrounding fires and monitoring weather conditions in the area.
Celebrities who live in Beverly Hills include Swift, Jack Nicholson and John Legend.
The California wildfires have already destroyed multiple celebrity homes. Many have opened up about losing their homes on social media or in interviews.
The Hills stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag confirmed their home was destroyed on social media. Pratt said his son’s bed burned in the shape of a heart as his house “burned to the ground.”
“A sign of how much love was in this house so thankful for all the years and memories there with our family,” Pratt wrote on Instagram.
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and businesswoman Bozoma Saint John also shared that she lost her home in an Instagram post.
“This is an unimaginable loss. I grieve with the rest of Los Angeles as it burns… and even though I’ve found even words to write here, there’s nothing that I could say in this moment to describe this feeling,” Saint John wrote.
Actor Melissa Rivers, daughter of late comedian Joan Rivers, said she lost her home in the fire during an interview with CNN. She evacuated with her mother’s Emmy, a photo of her father and a drawing her mother made, along with necessities like birth certificates and medications.
“I went for a drawing of my mother’s rather than a photo, because I know I can find the photos,” Rivers said.
What People Are Saying
California Governor Gavin Newsom, on X: “In anticipation of higher winds picking up this week, hundreds of firefighting assets are currently prepositioned across Southern California — in LA, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, on X: “All City departments are in emergency posture and ready to respond to any changes in weather conditions. Firefighting resources are pre-deployed on the ground now in the Palisades Fire area and fire stations throughout the city.”
What Happens Next
Strong wind conditions are expected Monday night through Wednesday, which could push fires further south and west.
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