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California Wildfires Devastate Celebrity Homes in Los Angeles

The current California fires have burned about 1000 structures, killed over 5 people and displaced several celebrities including Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton and Eugene Levy. It pointed out that such fires, which are ordinarily caused by heat, drought, and strong winds, have razed some of the wealthiest parts of the city, including the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, RUNYON CANYON and others.

Heartbreaking Losses

Comedian Billy Crystal, 76, and his spouse Janice evicted from their house in Pacific Palisades where they lived for 46 years. After what happened, Crystal said, “There was so much love and good memories that we put in every single corner of our house.” We are devastated but armed with the warm embraces of family and friends – we will rise above this.

It is suggested that, besides, Eugene Levy, honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades, also lost his home. While he has not officially commented, he previously described the chaos of evacuation to the Los Angeles Times: There were no flames but the smoke was rather dense and dark to allow him see any flame, yet.

Paris Hilton has confirmed her Malibu home, where her three-year-old son took his first steps, was burned to ashes. Currently, she cited, “The destruction is beyond anyone’s description.” Other celebs that were affected include Cary Elwes, who was evacuated safely but had his Malibu home burn down, Mandy Moore, who posted video of destroyed streets in Altadena, as well as Anthony Hopkins, Jeff Bridges, and Diane Warren among others.

Federal Aid and Climate Crisis

President Joe Biden has declared the region a federal disaster area, which gives money for the emergency and for the shelter, repair of damaged homes, and for low interest loans for losses that are not covered by insurance. The voting opportunity for Oscar nominations has also been moved, the date of the Critics Choice Awards also shifted to January 26.

According to the specialists, climate change increases wildfire danger around the world Details regarding the connection between climate change & wildfire risks. This is making the fire seasons longer, and more severe, exposing communities to similar calamities in the future.

 

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