Actor James Woods and reality star Spencer Pratt are among thousands of Southern California residents affected by a fast-moving brush fire that has engulfed the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.
“Just letting you know that we were able to evacuate successfully. I do not know at this moment if our home is still standing, but sadly houses on our little street are not.”
Pratt, 41, and his wife, Heidi Montag, 38, lost their home in the blaze. The couple, who starred on the MTV reality show “The Hills,” share two sons: 7-year-old Gunner and 2-year-old Ryker.
“I’m watching our house burn down on the security cameras,” Pratt said in a Snapchat video.
The television personality’s younger sister, Stephanie Pratt, who resides in London, wrote online that she was “beyond heartbroken” for her brother and his family.
“Just spoke to my dad—he tried to save my brother’s house but the wind is so strong there was nothing he could do,” the 38-year-old wrote in an Instagram Story.
“Even the fire station in the Palisades has burned down. The Pacific Palisades is completely on fire. No one is there,” she added, noting that her parents were able to evacuate safely.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Palisades fire broke out around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. As of that evening, the blaze had burned nearly 3,000 acres with zero containment.
The fire has forced about 30,000 people to evacuate, leading many to abandon their vehicles on roadways due to traffic jams.
“Police Academy” star Steve Guttenberg, who lives in the area, assisted firefighters by moving abandoned vehicles on Palisades Drive.
“What’s happening is people take their keys with them as if they’re in a parking lot. This is not a parking lot. We really need people to move their cars,” the 66-year-old actor told local media KTLA.
Guttenberg urged residents to leave their car keys behind so fire officials could move vehicles and allow fire trucks to access the affected areas.
“There are families up there, there are pets up there, there are people who really need help,” Guttenberg said.
“It’s really important for people to help each other. It’s really important for everybody to band together and don’t worry about your personal property, just get out. Get your loved ones and get out.”
Powerful Santa Ana winds are fueling fires across other parts of Southern California.
Brush fires erupted on Tuesday near Altadena and Pasadena, located about 10 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Fires have also broken out in the San Fernando Valley’s Sepulveda Basin and Sylmar area.
“I woke up to the same flames. Our sweet Palisades is destroyed. So many memories. We are praying God pours rain down on Los Angeles,” she continued.
“Thank you firefighters and first responders for everything you’re doing to keep people safe and fight these fires. You are true heros. So many memories.”
“Jurassic World” star Chris Pratt took to Instagram on Tuesday evening to urge his fans and followers to pray for those affected by the devastating fires.
“Thank you to the brave firefighters and first responders who are working tirelessly to protect lives, homes, and wildlife as they battle fast-moving wildfire fueled by fierce winds,” he added.
“You are true heroes, and we are endlessly grateful for your sacrifice and courage. Let’s all come together to support one another during this tough time.”
