Stars across Los Angeles are taking to social media to express their devastation over the destructive Pacific Palisades wildfire, which has been burning out of control since Tuesday morning.
In response to the life-threatening fire, which has evacuated about 30,000 people as flames threatened more than 10,000 homes, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Chris Pratt and his mother-in-law, Maria Shriver, are asking for prayers.
‘Please send prayers and strength tonight to everyone in Los Angeles affected by these devastating fires. Los Angeles is in a state of emergency and over 30,000 have been ordered to evacuate,’ Pratt, 45, captioned a slideshow, featuring a photo of a firefighter battling a blaze as well as views of smoke towering over Santa Monica.
He continued: ‘Thank you to the brave firefighters and first responders who are working tirelessly to protect lives, homes, and wildlife as they battle fast-moving wildfire fueled by fierce winds. You are true heroes, and we are endlessly grateful for your sacrifice and courage.’
The Guardians of the Galaxy star, who welcomed his third child with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger in November, urged his 45.2 million followers to ‘come together to support one another during this tough time.’
Stars across Los Angeles are taking to social media to express their devastation over the destructive Pacific Palisades wildfire, which has been burning out of control since Tuesday morning; Chris Pratt seen above has lived in the Pacific Palisades for years
Shriver, 69, asked her followers to send their ‘prayers to Los Angeles,’ where ‘30,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as wildfires burn out of control.’
‘Almost 1200 acres of land are on fire, with gusts of wind that could reach up to 100 m.p.h., threatening even more damage, forcing more people from their homes, and causing destruction. It’s moments like this that make us recognize what truly matters — that things are only things,’ she stated. ‘Please pay attention if you are asked to evacuate.’
The Former First Lady of California reminded those in Los Angeles to ‘stay informed’ and applauded the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department and public officials that were working ‘tirelessly’ to protect their city and keep everyone safe.
Later, she took to her Instagram Story to ask those that are able to ‘leave bowls of water outside’ for wild animals fleeing from the fires.
Her daughter, Katherine, shared a list of helpful apps and resources, including the KTLA App for live updates, Alert LA County for emergency alerts and Notify LA.
Julianne Hough, who lives in Hollywood Hills, shared footage from her backyard, which showed a Canadair CL-415, a yellow airplane that is used to fight forest fires, flying through smoke.
‘Praying for everyone that had to evacuate and for the first responders and firefighters,’ she wrote on the video, uploaded to her Instagram Story.
Christie Brinkley reposted Shriver’s post, alongside a message of her own.
In response to the life-threatening fire, which has evacuated about 30,000 people as flames threatened more than 10,000 homes, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Chris Pratt and his mother-in-law, Maria Shriver, are asking for prayers
‘Please send prayers and strength tonight to everyone in Los Angeles affected by these devastating fires. Los Angeles is in a state of emergency and over 30,000 have been ordered to evacuate,’ Pratt, 45, captioned a slideshow, featuring a photo of a firefighter battling a blaze as well as views of smoke towering over Santa Monica
Hailey Bieber shared a breaking news update, which revealed that the Palisade Wildfire had burned more than 1,200 acres; seen in 2022
‘Praying everyone is safe,’ she wrote under a photo of a mountain on fire with a crying emoji and broken heart emoji
‘So sad to see all my old neighborhoods burning,’ she wrote. ‘My heart aches tonight for those affected. Please stay safe.’
She continued: ‘Thank you to the brave @losangelesfiredepartment. Praying for everyone in harm’s way tonight.’
Hailey Bieber shared a breaking news update, which revealed that the Palisade Wildfire had burned more than 1,200 acres.
‘Praying everyone is safe,’ she wrote under a photo of a mountain on fire with a crying emoji and broken heart emoji.
Sarah Michelle Gellar expressed her frustration over how the city was handling evacuations.
‘City of LA you want everyone to evacuate yet you have complete gridlock and not one traffic cop on the roads helping @cityoflosangeles
@karenbassla.’
Whitney Cummings shared a photo of herself holding her one-year-old son standing in front of a red smoky scene and fire truck
‘LAFD and just all fire fighters, thank you. Gonna be a wild couple days. As I seriously consider moving out of California I remember these heroes don’t think that way,’ she captioned the post
Travis Barker’s daughter, Alabama Barker, revealed she was evacuated from her ‘home due to wild fires in Los Angeles’ and urged others to ‘please be safe!!’
Bethenny Frankel said what is going on in the Pacific Palisades as ‘nothing short of apocalyptic’
Travis Barker’s daughter, Alabama Barker, revealed she was evacuated from her ‘home due to wild fires in Los Angeles’ and urged others to ‘please be safe!!’
‘They are saying the fire are spreading football field amounts in seconds,’ she wrote.
Lala Kent took to her Instagram Story to write: ‘Watching the news, and it’s devastating. Winds could reach 80 to 100 miles per hour, between 10p-5a in LA. God bless you all. Praying you and your loved ones are safe.’
Whitney Cummings shared a photo of herself holding her one-year-old son standing in front of a red smoky scene and fire truck.
‘LAFD and just all fire fighters, thank you. Gonna be a wild couple days. As I seriously consider moving out of California I remember these heroes don’t think that way,’ she captioned the post.
Bethenny Frankel said what is going on in the Pacific Palisades as ‘nothing short of apocalyptic.’
‘My stomach is in knots for the city,’ Jessie James Decker captioned a video of the fires from the beach. ‘Praying so hard for everyone’s safety’
Lala Kent took to her Instagram Story to write: ‘Watching the news, and it’s devastating. Winds could reach 80 to 100 miles per hour, between 10p-5a in LA. God bless you all. Praying you and your loved ones are safe’
Fashion designer, Rachel Zoe, shared a view from her room and a message stating that she was ‘praying for all’ her ‘west side friends to be safe and evacuate’
‘Winds could change at any second stay safe everyone,’ she wrote
‘This is horrific. I just heard Getty grounds not villa are destroyed. @heidimontag @spencerpratt I am so sorry for the loss of your home during this tragic time,’ she captioned the recording.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ adopted son Quincy Brown shared a view from the Pacific Palisades that showed a huge fire blazing through the mountains.
‘Praying for everyone. This is insane,’ he wrote on top of the footage.
Selling Sunset star, Chrishell Stause, shared an update to her followers that ‘fires have broken out across LA’ on her Instagram Story.
Jax Taylor shared a photo of ‘what is happening in LA right now’ alongside a snap of smoke clouds.
Josh Gad, best known for voicing Olaf in the Frozen franchise, shared a horrific video of the fires raging
‘I hope everyone is staying safe tonight in the affected fire areas in Los Angeles. My deepest gratitude and appreciation goes out to our brave fire and rescue and police forces who are doing everything in their power to keep the residents of Los Angeles safe right now,’ he captioned the video
Jax Taylor shared a photo of ‘what is happening in LA right now’ alongside a snap of smoke clouds
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ adopted son Quincy Brown shared a view from the Pacific Palisades that showed a huge fire blazing through the mountains
Fashion designer, Rachel Zoe, shared a view from her room and a message stating that she was ‘praying for all’ her ‘west side friends to be safe and evacuate.’
‘Winds could change at any second stay safe everyone,’ she wrote.
A few hours later, she shared an update that she has friends that ‘have lost home and some of’ their schools and friends’ ‘businesses to nothing.’
‘My heart is broken for all affected please evacuate if necessary everyone,’ she concluded.
Josh Gad, best known for voicing Olaf in the Frozen franchise, shared a horrific video of the fires raging.
‘I hope everyone is staying safe tonight in the affected fire areas in Los Angeles. My deepest gratitude and appreciation goes out to our brave fire and rescue and police forces who are doing everything in their power to keep the residents of Los Angeles safe right now,’ he captioned the video.
‘My stomach is in knots for the city,’ Jessie James Decker captioned a video of the fires from the beach. ‘Praying so hard for everyone’s safety.’
