Paris Hilton, News footage of Pacific Palisades fire.Photo:WireImage; Paris Hilton/Instagram
WireImage; Paris Hilton/Instagram
Paris Hiltonhas lost her Malibu, Calif. home amid ongoing fires in the Pacific Palisades.
In a social media post shared Wednesday, Jan. 8, the businesswoman and activist, 43, revealed that her SoCal home had burned down completely. She learned of the loss while watching it unfold on live television.
Her upload showed a reporter from Los Angeles news station ABC 7 surveying the damage along the Pacific Coast Highway after the fire initially broke out on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
“This home was where we built so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London,” the mother of two wrote.
TheSimple Lifestar welcomed sonPhoenix Barron Hilton Reumvia surrogate on Jan. 16, 2023. His sisterLondon Marilyn Hilton Reumarrived via surrogate as well in November 2023.
Paris Hilton, Carter Reum and children.Paris Hilton/Instagram
Paris Hilton/Instagram
Hilton shares both childrenwith her husband, entrepreneurCarter Reum.
According to the reality television star and model, although “the loss is overwhelming,” she said she was thankful that her family is safe.
She added, “To know so many are waking up today without the place they called home is truly heartbreaking.”
Hilton then announced that her11:11 Media Impact Teamhad already begun contacting nonprofit organizations to find ways to help those affected within the community and surrounding areas.
“We’re committed to offering help as soon as possible and making a meaningful difference for those who need it most,” she wrote.
The mother of two also thanked “the brave firefighters and first responders risking their lives to protect us,” referring to them as “true heroes.”
She urged residents to “stay safe and follow evacuation orders.”
“Let’s protect one another and hold onto hope that these fires will soon be contained. … We’re in this together, LA.✨Hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight. You never know when everything could change.”
In the comment section of her post, Hilton’s mother,Kathy Hilton, sweetly wrote, “❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😢😢😢.”
As of Wednesday evening, thedeath toll had risen to five,the Associated Press reported, citing the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department.
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The outlet also classifies the Palisades Fire as the most destructive in the history of Los Angeles County. It remains at 0% containment with over 11,800 acres burned.
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source: people.com
