James Woods was one of the celebrities whose home survived the California wildfires.
The actor initially feared his home was lost in the fire that broke out in the Los Angeles suburb of Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, but Woods shared a positive update when he returned home after being evacuated.
“A miracle happened,” Woods wrote on X (formerly Twitter) along with a video of the view from the deck.
“We managed to reach the site and the house we were told was gone forever is still standing. 'Standing' is relative in this hellish landscape, but smoke and other The damage is different from the complete destruction of the surrounding area.
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James Woods, Jennifer Garner and Molly Sims were among the celebrities whose homes were spared from the California wildfires. (Getty Images)
In the video Woods shared, he panned the camera to “everything below,” showing scorched ground and buildings reduced to rubble as smoke continued to rise in the distance.
“That's Paris High School,” he said, photographing the wreckage on the charter school's campus.
“That's our neighbor's house,” Woods said as he zoomed in on the badly damaged house.
The video continued as Woods filmed the young man pouring water onto bushes and tree siding.
“Francisco, the father we saved, is now putting out the fire on our hillside,” he said. In a previous X post, Woods described how he helped elderly neighbors plan their evacuations.
Woods gave viewers a 360-degree view of the destruction, then zoomed back in to a neighbor's home.
“Hey, look at this,” Woods said. “oh my god.”
Woods thanked fans for their support in a follow-up post.
“I've gotten so many great messages from everyone,” he said. “I’m so happy and grateful, but to be honest, this whole area looks like the dark side of the moon.
“It's been such a fundamentally heartbreaking and upsetting event that it's almost difficult to celebrate the good news that our family survived.”
In addition to Woods, many other stars have revealed that their homes survived the devastating wildfires.
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Jennifer Garner returned to her Pacific Palisades neighborhood Friday to volunteer. (Image Direct)
Jennifer Garner returned to her Pacific Palisades neighborhood to volunteer and make sure her home survived the Palisades fire.
During an interview with MSNBC on Friday, the actress reflected on the destruction while standing among the rubble.
“My heart warms for my friends,” Garner said. “So if you think about 100 families, 5,000 homes lost, I can do that. [thinking] — You could also write a list of 100 friends who lost their homes.
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“I almost feel guilty walking around the house,” she added. “You know, what can I do? How can I help? What can I offer? What do I have to offer with these hands and this wall and the safety that I have? mosquito?”
An 'Alias' alum shed tears as she revealed that one of her friends died in the bushfires.
“I did lose a friend, and it's really sad for our church, so I don't think we should talk about it yet,” Garner said. “I did lose a friend. She wasn't able to escape in time.”
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Molly Sims reveals her home survived the Palisades fire. (Pascal Le Segretin/Getty Images)
Molly Sims' home in the Pacific Palisades was also still standing after wildfires swept through the area.
The actress shared: image carousel He shared the story of the fire and its aftermath on Instagram, writing, “For now, my house is okay.”
“I say this with a heavy heart, knowing that many people cannot say the same,” she continued. “Our sweet community has gone through the unimaginable and my heart is broken. Our neighborhoods, our homes, our schools, our playgrounds, our restaurants, our memories, our laughter, and so much more that shaped us. Everything has been lost. My friends have lost everything. Words cannot describe the pain and devastation that surrounds us.”
Sims was amazed at the unity she saw in the community and praised first responders.
“My friend has lost everything. The pain and devastation surrounding us is indescribable,” Molly Sims said. (Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)
“Yet, in the midst of this heartache, I am truly in awe of the strength and unity that has emerged,” she wrote. “People are coming together in ways I never could have imagined, protecting each other, caring for each other, and offering support even when it feels like a burden.
“First responders and firefighters work tirelessly around the clock, even when their bodies are at their limits, and are nothing short of heroes. Their dedication saves lives and their courage is immeasurable. Please know that they tried their best, we ran out of power.''
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“I have been sharing resources on my page and will continue to do so as we all navigate this situation. @ysebeauty to find meaningful ways to support our community We are moving very quickly. If you are able, please help in any way you can. I truly believe that we will get through this together.
“But until then, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Your messages, love and support mean the world. Thank you,” she concluded, adding, “Paris is strong.” Concluded.
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Jennie Garth thanked her ex-husband Peter Facinelli for providing shelter for her family. (Taylor Hill/Film Magic)
Jennie Garth has revealed her home survived and thanked her ex-husband Peter Facinelli for providing her family with shelter during the bushfires.
The actress, who has daughters Fiona, Lola and Luca with Facinelli, took refuge at her ex-husband's home on Tuesday night with husband Dave Abrams and their daughters.
On Wednesday, she shared an emotional video on Instagram with the caption, “We wanted to let you know we are safe. Peter and his family have accepted us and been so kind to us. “I feel so sad for our city.” However, you will only feel numbness.
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“While our home escaped damage, there is much to clean up and we are ready to be proactive in helping our neighbors, friends, and fellow Angelinos,” she said. continued. “Dave was amazing carrying and unloading all our bags and boxes. Please keep those who are suffering here and in your prayers.
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“I'm grateful that we're all safe and have a home to go to,” the “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum added. “This is going to affect people differently. So please reach out and offer to help. It really means a lot. Thank you for all the love that's being sent this way.”
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Steve Guttenberg's home was spared from the Palisades fire. (Getty Images)
Steve Guttenberg revealed that his home was spared damage as he toured the aftermath of the Palisades fire.
During an interview with Associated Pressthe actor shared mixed feelings about how his home survived while so many other properties were destroyed.
“I woke up this morning and was really conscious of my mental state and my mental health because I've seen so much tragedy in the last three days,” Guttenberg said. He told the outlet that his home has electricity but no running water.
Guttenberg thanked God that his block was safe, but as tens of thousands of people were evacuated, strong winds caused fires to sweep across Los Angeles, destroying homes and clogging roads. He said about 20 homes in the community were burned “pretty badly.”
He told The Associated Press that the fire was the worst he had seen in his life. Guttenberg returned to the neighborhood to help those left behind in the relief effort. The “Police Academy” star moved cars to clear roads, handed out food and helped neighbors from his home.
“I've seen people scared, people in wheelchairs, mothers and fathers trying to find their children, people having anxiety and panic attacks,” Guttenberg said.
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“All the houses behind me burned down and my family had a great time there with friends and family,” he added. “There's just so much pain going on right now. We're doing everything we can to ease the pain.”
Guttenberg said he's unsure how the film and television industry will help at the beginning of awards season.
“Everyone is going to do what normal people do: help each other, give each other food and water, help each other in their backyards and front yards,” he said. “Even if someone is an actor, a producer, a writer, a director, we're all just people. … People may be able to donate to some kind of fund at some point. But , I want to be a good neighbor now.”
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Bill Hader's Pacific Palisades home is “safe and intact,” his attorney confirmed. (Alaya Doheny/FilmMagic)
Bill Hader's home was one of the only homes on his street to survive the Palisades Fire.
On Saturday, a representative for the actor confirmed to Fox News Digital that the actor's property is “safe and intact.”
“Bill is very appreciative of LAFD’s efforts.” [Los Angeles Fire Department]” added Hader's spokesperson.
Meanwhile, Hader returned to his home in Pacific Palisades on Thursday and surprised a local television crew by offering to help the team cover the wildfires.
Josh Haskell, a reporter for Los Angeles affiliate ABC7, posted: X hader photo He then spoke about the conflict between the crew and the comedian.
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The image showed Hader wearing a mask and giving a peace sign to a news van. Many Los Angeles residents have started wearing face masks to protect themselves amid dangerous levels of smoke and poor air quality from the ongoing wildfires.
“A unique moment in LA on Thursday with #PalisadesFire road closures,” Haskell wrote. “The resident trying to get in came to the news van as if he were part of our team, wanted to help with the story, wanted to ride with us. Then he pulled down his mask and smiled. And it was Bill Hader!”
“It couldn't have been better,” Haskell added of the actor.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
