West Wing Star Feels Heat -- Apartment Burns Up

One of the stars of the "West Wing" claims she barely escaped a roaring fire at her West Hollywood apartment building last month -- and the building happens to be owned by the same guy who owns the Los Angeles Clippers.



The woman who was smoked out is Kim Webster -- who starred on the NBC show as Ginger the secretary for several seasons.

The L.A. County Fire Department
tells us they deemed Kim's apartment "Unsafe -- do not occupy" after a fire tore through the place -- owned by real estate magnate Donald Sterling -- around 3:20 PM on September 28th. Fire officials determined the blaze was caused by faulty wiring on a 1st floor ceiling fan.

But Kim says she's now homeless -- and had to spend the following night in a shelter.

No word on when, or if, she can move back in.

Tags: donald sterling, DonaldSterling, ginger, kim webster, KimWebster, la clippers, la county fire, LaClippers, LaCountyFire, west wing, WestWing

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1. First!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!S

Posted at 1:03AM on Oct 10th 2009 by Simone

2. IS TMZ FEELING THE HEAT FOR REFERRING TO USHER'S WIFE AS HIS BABY MAMA? how many white married couples have they referred to in that fashion? zip 0 nada.

Posted at 1:03AM on Oct 10th 2009 by yessir

3. It's a complicated situation and can get worse if she doesn't have friends to support her at this moment. I hope she can come back to her home as soon as possible.

Posted at 1:07AM on Oct 10th 2009 by Simone

4. I'm a loser babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

Posted at 1:07AM on Oct 10th 2009 by Simone

5. Why is she renting an apartment? What did she do with the money she made off that show?

Posted at 1:20AM on Oct 10th 2009 by Johan Assclown

6. She must be some kind of super royal Beotch if she doesn't even have one friend to lend her a couch. This smells. How much you want to bet she is making it sound worse so she can sue baby sue. Yea get that money you greedy money hungry pig. Jump into the mud swamp, it's the American way.

Posted at 2:20AM on Oct 10th 2009 by They are all going to laugh at you

7. It's a little odd that she stayed in a shelter. Wouldn't you think she would at least check into a hotel?

Posted at 7:55AM on Oct 10th 2009 by jm

8. U guys are oblivious....she obviously hasnt had any good work since then and dont for get the fees and taxes that get taken out of that pretty check of hers...and if shes still living in an Apt and not a house obviously they didnt pay her that much....Try to use your brain.....after all it does exhist in that head of yours

Posted at 4:24PM on Oct 10th 2009 by Whatever

9. Since the building is owned by Donald Sterling and the fire was caused by faulty wiring, she could sue him. He is responsible.
I wouldn't mind letting her stay at my house for free.
(Alright folks, get your minds out of the gutter. I have no ulterior motives.)
The only problem is that I live in Texas.
I'm be praying for you, Kim.

Posted at 1:30PM on Oct 10th 2009 by Scott

10. Hey all,

Kim was left with nothing. Not a damn thing. It seems that because she worked on a hit series you think red carpets are just going to roll out where ever she walks. Why not just take into consideration that she could have died. Did you know she coughed up blood for a few days and had no insurance. She had to ask for clothes to wear. Kim became a humble person. She had nothing but the clothes on her back. I am surprised this wasn't reported any time sooner. Look man. Give her a break. She is going through a tragic experiance. Please remember that just because she works in the film industry it does not mean that she doesn't have a heart or soul. She could use help. If there is anything you can send even if its just a letter of encouragement send it to.

Kim Webster
1901 Ave of stars Ste 1080
LA, Ca 90067

Be reasonable man.
Things happen and when things happen (Human) steps up and compassion heals.

Posted at 1:03PM on Oct 10th 2009 by Will Stenner

11. Donald Sterling is the problem here. He is constantly having problems with his apartment buildings and his wife and daughter have been investigated for discrimination under fair housing laws. If he were anyone else, he would have been prosecuted long ago. But, not in LA, where money buys immunity.

Posted at 1:49PM on Oct 10th 2009 by Pitchfork

12. Yes, I wonder, too, why she didn't check into a hotel?? She must own a credit card to use..

Posted at 4:51PM on Oct 10th 2009 by Joanne

13. Wow. Not a single friend who offered her a temporary place to stay? That is odd. And for those of you who know nothing about cash flow of MOST actors .......

1) a small part on a TV series usually brings in decent pay - but not the big bucks;

2) after a job ends - it isn't easy to get another gig quickly .... usually lots of time auditioning before landing anything with a paycheck;

3) LA is an extremely expensive place to live - so your money doesn't go far. Many more people rent than own ... not everybody there can pay $1 million for even just a tiny matchbox house or an old condo in a marginal neighborhood!

I hope she'll be back in a safe, secure home soon. She may have a BIG payday from a lawsuit against the landlord!

Posted at 7:32PM on Oct 10th 2009 by details

14. Any of you who are saying bad things about Webby do not know her. She worked very hard for where she is. And to think that she didn't have a friend that offered her a place to stay, money, clothes things to just live on is ridiculous! To know her is to love her. she is doing what must be done to this piece of crap.

Posted at 10:33PM on Oct 10th 2009 by Shannon Korb

15. i worked in a famous los angeles resturant where donald sterling was a frequent customer.he is so cheap.he wanted to be preseated
intead of waiting in line like the average customer.never palmed
me with a five dollar bill,even though the wait would be atleast
thirty minutes.he would take his thumb and rub it next to mine
thinking i should be excited.he waited every time.

Posted at 12:08AM on Oct 11th 2009 by suzee

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