L.A. Wildfires Water Poured on Henry Winkler's Claim of Obvious Arson
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Henry Winkler is among those claiming the deadly blazes ravaging L.A. are definitely arson ... but unless he has some proof, fire officials tell TMZ The Fonz needs to chill.
Following yet another blaze that started Wednesday night -- this time in the Hollywood Hills -- HW exclaimed on X ... "THERE IS an ARSONIST here in LA . May you be beaten you unrecognizable !!! The pain you have caused !!!"
Here's the issue ... there's no way to know at this moment exactly where and how the series of fires started ... but an investigation is underway, an L.A. Fire official tells TMZ.
JJ Redick Home Destroyed In Wildfires
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was among the many citizens who lost their homes to the devastating wildfires this week, according to reports.
The first-year manager revealed his family was forced to evacuate the Pacific Palisades amid the blaze earlier this week ... while sharing his loved ones were "freaking out."
JJ Redick ends his press conference by expressing thoughts and prayers for those affected by the Palisades fire. pic.twitter.com/tuzJtK09kR
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Unfortunately for the former NBA vet, their house did not survive, Shams Charania said Thursday.
Jhené Aiko House Burns Down in L.A. Wildfire ... 'Starting From Scratch'
Jhené Aiko is the latest celeb to lose their home to the huge fires encircling Los Angeles ... but, thankfully, it sounds like everyone's safe, despite the scary image she shared.
Aiko posted about the news Thursday morning ... writing the home in Pacific Palisades she shares with her children and all their belongings burned to the ground -- and, now they've got to start from scratch.
Jhené also shared a scary picture of the fire overtaking her home ... flames consuming the living room in a pic she took from the street.
Jeff Bridges, Candy Spelling Malibu Homes Burn to the Ground in Wildfire
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Celebrities continue to lose their homes amid the wildfires torching Los Angeles, and TMZ has learned of three more stars whose properties have been completely destroyed.
Jeff Bridges' rep confirms to us his Malibu home he shares with his family was tragically lost in the Pacific Palisades fire. The 4-bedroom home with views of the Pacific Ocean has been in the Bridges family for generations and was inherited by Jeff, his brother -- actor Beau Bridges -- and their sister.
Candy Spelling is also reeling from the tragedy after losing her home on Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway. Candy tells TMZ ... "I’m in shock and processing this massive loss for our family. I am beyond grateful for the memories. It was truly a wonderful gift to have."
Hollywood Reacts To L.A. Wildfires Stars Devastated By Horrific Destruction ... Curtis, Cook, Teigen, Legend, Hadid
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10:08 AM PT -- Jamie Lee Curtis posted some good news amidst all the destruction. The star and her family are donating 1 million dollars to the L.A. fire relief efforts.
Jamie Lee Curtis put on a brave face for her appearance on 'The Tonight Show,' but it quickly faded ... as she couldn't help but get choked up about the wildfires that have destroyed parts of Los Angeles.
The Oscar-winning actress sat down Wednesday with the show's host, Jimmy Fallon ... and almost immediately became emotional while discussing the devastation in her neighborhood -- the Pacific Palisades -- and other communities ravaged by the infernos that have claimed the lives of at least 5 people.
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As Jimmy was about to start the convo, Jamie cut him off and dove right into the nightmare scenario unfolding in L.A., calling it "f***ing gnarly, you guys" as her voice cracked while on the verge of tears.
Paris Hilton Malibu Beach House Torched in Wildfire
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Paris Hilton's beachfront home in Malibu has been reduced to a pile of burning rubble ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell us her beach house is completely gone after being burned to a crisp in the devastating Palisades fire.
The wildfire is sweeping through the Pacific Palisades and Malibu, burning down homes and businesses ... including a bunch of picturesque properties along PCH.
Tim Wakefield Florida Mansion Sells For $3.8 Mil
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The Florida mansion that Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield used to call home has just sold, TMZ Sports has learned.
Our real estate sources say the Indian Harbour Beach estate -- which was first put up for sale some 13 months after Wakefield tragically died from cancer -- netted $3.8 million on Wednesday ... well over the initial asking price of $3.3 mil.
The waterfront palace is stunning ... it features four bedrooms, five bathrooms and 6,242 square feet of living area -- and it comes with all kinds of bells and whistles.
Fergie My Home's Surrounded By Flames!!!
Fergie's house is in danger ... because the fast-moving L.A. wildfires are closing in ... and the property has infernos burning on all sides.
The singer's Brentwood mansion appears to be in the path of the fire ... and it looks like it's going to take a miracle for the home to remain intact.
It's pretty crazy ... huge flames are burning up the hillside where Fergie's home rests ... and strong winds are pushing the blaze further and further into her neighborhood.
Cameron Mathison Heartbreaking Account Of Losing Home!!!
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"All My Children" star Cameron Mathison has shared harrowing visuals of where his Altadena home once stood -- and now he’s revealing the full story of losing it in the raging Eaton Fire.
Cameron stopped by "TMZ Live" Wednesday amid all the devastation -- and his shock was clear, as he recalled seeing what started as a small glow in Eaton Canyon above L.A. Tuesday evening, only to return the next day to find his home reduced to nothing.
Cameron told us everything -- how he grabbed a few things to evacuate last night, and hit up his estranged wife’s place, before rushing back to save some sentimental stuff.
Anna Faris, Adam Brody, Leighton Meester Homes Burn To The Ground ... See The Devastation
Adam Brody and Anna Faris are among the celebrities most affected by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles ... because they both lost their homes to the inferno.
Adam and his wife, actress Leighton Meester, live in the Pacific Palisades, where the first fire started Tuesday morning ... and now their home is reduced to rubble and ash.
Video shows Adam and Leighton's house in flames, with black smoke billowing away from the damage.
'General Hospital' Star Cameron Mathison The Home My Kids Were Gonna Inherit Is Gone!!!
"All My Children" star Cameron Mathison walked through the charred wreckage of the fire that destroyed his family home ... showing what's left of the property he once dreamed of passing on to his kids.
As you can see, piles of rubble were scattered everywhere, with flames still flickering in small pockets of the ruins, as the massive Eaton Fire in Pasadena lit up the background, just north of L.A.
It’s a bitter reality, but Cameron led with gratitude, letting fans on Instagram know he's safe Wednesday. He notes this was the home where he raised his kids, Lucas, 21, and Leila, 18 -- the place they had hoped to raise their own one day.
Spencer Pratt My Home Is Burning Before My Eyes!!!
Spencer Pratt watched his Pacific Palisades home burn to the ground in a raging L.A. wildfire -- and he captured his gut-wrenching ordeal on camera.
In video footage, flames tear through the hills as he mutters "Yikes" a few times behind the camera -- a simple reaction, but it spoke volumes about the intensity of watching the home he shared with wife Heidi and their two young sons go up in smoke.
Spencer shared another clip, barely holding it together in his car, as the fire raged behind him. With a dazed look, he told his followers he was watching his home burn down right in front of him.
JJ Redick Family 'Freaking Out' Amid Fires ... But Thankfully Safe
JJ Redick says his loved ones were among the thousands forced to evacuate amid the Los Angeles wildfires ... and his family is distraught as the flames continue to spread throughout the area.
The Lakers head coach provided the update prior to his team's 118-97 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks ... revealing the blaze in the Pacific Palisades is right in his neighborhood.
JJ Redick ends his press conference by expressing thoughts and prayers for those affected by the Palisades fire. pic.twitter.com/tuzJtK09kR
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Redick said his thoughts and prayers are with those affected ... and that also includes his wife's sister's family.
PALISADES FIRE CELEBRITY HOMES AT MAJOR RISK AS FIRE SPREADS
The Palisades Fire is sweeping through one of the most celeb-packed areas of L.A. and -- just like tens of thousands of other terrified residents -- several A-listers' homes are in the path of destruction.
Pacific Palisades is home to folks like Tom Hanks, Ben Affleck, Steven Spielberg, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Keaton, Travis Barker, Landon Barker, Alabama Barker and Miles Teller ... just to name a few.
While the fate of their houses remains uncertain, family members are as anxious as can be. Chet Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, took to Instagram to express his concerns ... "The neighborhood I grew up in is burning to the ground rn [right now]. Pray for the Palisades."
Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag Los Angeles Home Torched in Wildfire
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Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have lost their home in the massive wildfire that's currently burning on Los Angeles' westside ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to the reality TV stars tell TMZ ... their Pacific Palisades home burned to the ground on Tuesday as a massive wildfire tore through the celeb filled neighborhood. We're told the entire family was able to safely evacuate earlier in the day to another location but are devastated by their loss.
Spencer shared a video to his Instagram Story hours before having to evacuate in which you see fire officials dumping water from above onto the nearby mountainside to try to contain the blaze. Spencer was photographed outside his home where he understandably looked upset and in distress as he watched the fire spread.
Pacific Palisades Wildfire Hundreds of Homes Threatened!!! The Getty Villa In Danger!
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5:40 PM PT -- The grassy area around The Getty Villa Museum has gone up in flames.
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3:46 PM PT -- The LA County Fire Department has resorted to bulldozing vehicles to get to the inferno and fight the flames.
If you are going to abandon your car in the middle of the road, leave your keys inside #palisadesfire #PacificPalisades
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Pacific Palisades, a celeb-filled neighborhood in Los Angeles, is burning -- a fast-moving wildfire has panicked residents trying to flee to safety, but all the roads are traffic-choked.
The wildfire first sparked around 10:30 AM Tuesday, with the flames spreading to more than 200 acres a little more than an hour later ... according to LAFD spokesperson Erik Scott.
Due to the growing wildfire, many in the area are being advised to either get out ASAP or, at least, prepare to evacuate. It's unclear if any homes have gone up in flames yet, but we got video of at least one scorched vehicle on one major road in the affluent 'hood.