Even Hollywood stars such as James Woods and Billie Eilish are in danger of losing their homes due to the spread of wildfires in LA
Jan 10, 2025
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As of the 9th (local time), hundreds of homes were destroyed and about 180,000 people were evacuated due to wildfires in major areas such as Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Santa Monica, which are rich on the west coast of LA. In particular, this area is home to a large number of Hollywood stars, and actors and singers have been evacuated one after another.
First, actor Mark Hamill, famous for his role as Luke Skywalker in the `Star Wars' series, announced that he had left his Malibu home and evacuated to his Hollywood daughter's home. He expressed his wish for safety, saying "The most terrible fire since 1993."
Actor Jamie Lee Curtis also posted a picture of his burned-down neighborhood on social media, saying, `My community and my house are on fire. Many of the neighbors will lose their homes,' he said, describing the tragic situation.
Singer Mandy Moore shared a video of her evacuating with her pets, with actor Chris Pratt pleading for help, saying, `Please send prayers and strength to all those affected.' Pop star Billie Eilish also left a worried message, saying, `What's happening in LA is so scary.'
Emmy Award-winning actor James Woods highlighted the seriousness of the current situation by releasing a video showing him preparing to evacuate near his home.
It also has a huge impact on the Hollywood entertainment industry. The Critics' Choice Awards, which was scheduled for the 12th, was postponed to the 26th, and events and press conferences at major studios such as Netflix and Paramount were canceled one after another.
The release of "The Last Showgirl" and the premiere of "Better Man" were all canceled, and several production projects for ABC's popular dramas "Grey Anatomy" and "Dr. Odyssey" and Warner Bros. were also suspended.
Warner Bros. suspended production at Burbank Studios altogether and Universal canceled scheduled internal events.
The New York Times (NYT) reported that the wildfire burned 202 square kilometers, about 70 times the size of Yeouido, and that about 1.5 million households suffered power outages. Experts are concerned that the damage is likely to increase further in the future.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
