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In the wake of raging fires in Los Angeles disrupting the Southern California landscape, many high-profile celebrities are voicing their concerns about the increasing frequency and severity of these natural disasters. 

The state, already prone to seasonal fires, has seen an alarming rise in both their intensity and destruction in recent years, prompting some of Hollywood’s biggest stars to use their platforms to bring attention to the crisis.

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The wildfires in Los Angeles have caused widespread destruction, impacting homes, businesses, and the environment. The state’s expansive wilderness areas are increasingly vulnerable to these fires, leading to significant harm to wildlife and natural habitats. 

Prominent figures such as Billy Crystal, Jamie Lee Curtis, Paris Hilton, and Mandy Moore have also been affected by this devastating crisis. The increasing frequency and severity of these wildfires highlight the urgent need for more robust fire management and climate change mitigation strategies.

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Billy Crystal, the star of Before, and his wife, Janice, lost their home of 46 years in Pacific Palisades, which was heavily impacted by the Palisades Fire, now recognized as the most destructive in L.A. history. 

The couple expressed their grief, sharing in a statement to Hollywood Reporter that the scale of the destruction they were witnessing was beyond words. This tragic event has left them heartbroken, as they reflect on the loss of a cherished place they called home for nearly five decades.

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Jamie Lee Curtis became emotional during her appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s show, sharing that her home area was currently engulfed in flames. She explained that the city of Pacific Palisades was burning, and while on a flight to the show, she began receiving texts about the devastating situation. Describing it as catastrophic, she laments with her friends who have lost their homes in the disaster.

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Paris Hilton expressed her sorrow on Instagram, revealing that her Malibu vacation home was destroyed in the fire. Meanwhile, Mandy Moore described feeling “absolutely numb” as the fire ravaged her home and community. Both celebrities were among those evacuated.

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These celebrities are not just sharing their thoughts; they are also taking action.  Jamie Lee Curtis, along with her husband Christopher Guest and their children, has pledged $1 million to aid the city and state. Curtis also mentioned that she has been in touch with officials to ensure the funds are directed where they will have the greatest impact.

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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reports that alongside the Palisades Fire, which is currently uncontained, four other wildfires are active. These include the Eaton Fire, which has affected 10,600 acres and remains uncontained; the Hurst Fire with approximately 855 acres and is 10% contained; the Lidia Fire, now at 348 acres with 60% containment; and the Kenneth Fire, burning over 500 acres with no containment.

On a positive note, the Sunset Fire, which broke out Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills and affected around 43 acres, has been fully contained.

*Cover Photo/Thumbnail Photo Taken by Todd Owyoung from NBC

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