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The wildfires in California have taken the lives of at least five people and burned more than 2,000 structures, including residential homes and small businesses. Among those impacted are a number of celebrities, who have had no choice but to evacuate along with more than 130,000 others as of press time.

Paris Hilton is just one of many people whose home has been destroyed due to the fire, but she recently revealed on Instagram that she didn’t know her house had burnt down until she watched it on live television, saying she was “heartbroken” from the experience.

A swimming pool sits in the shadows of the Pacific Palisades fire
A swimming pool sits in the shadows of the Pacific Palisades fire | David Swanson/AFP/ Getty Images

Paris Hilton reveals she learned of her home’s fate while watching live television

So many people have been heavily impacted by the fires, most of whom are not celebrities or even people with plenty of money. But along with that, some celebrities have lost everything and were only able to leave home with what they could fit in their cars. Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, and Diane Warren all revealed that their homes were gone, with Crystal saying he had lived in that same home since the 1970s.

Paris Hilton posted a video to Instagram of a live television feed, where she revealed what had happened to her home. “Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience,” part of her caption read. “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,” she continued, referring to her two children.

Hilton added that she is more concerned for people who are still in the throes of the situation. “My heartaches [sic] for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses. The devastation is unimaginable,” she wrote.

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How to help those impacted by the California fires

While it’s important to empathize with everyone impacted by these devastating fires, it’s fair to say that celebrities likely aren’t bearing the financial burden that comes with losing everything. There are so many ordinary people heavily impacted, and there are a number of ways to donate and help.

To help those by providing meals or food donations, you can donate to the LA Food Bank or World Central Kitchen.

The Salvation Army is also accepting donations of various items to go toward people in need.

The LA Fire Department is also in need of emergency tools and supplies to help better-equip firefighters with the materials needed to adequately fight the fires.

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