Paris Hilton, like many others, had her property destroyed in the Palisades Fire, the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history.
On Thursday, the heiress posted a video to Instagram showing the destruction left behind as she toured the remains of her Malibu home.
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“As I stand here in what was once my home, the heartbreak is truly indescribable. When I first heard the news, I was in complete shock and unable to process it. I couldn’t. But now I’m standing here, watching this news in my heart. Seeing it with my own eyes, it feels like my heart has broken into a million pieces,” she said. I wrote in the caption.
The video begins at what was once the front door, and as the camera pans from room to room, rubble and ash can be seen everywhere, with some small areas still smoldering in flames.
Paris Hilton arrives at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024 (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Hilton explained that the house was “not just a place to live,” but a place where she and her family “dreamed, laughed, and created the most beautiful memories.”
“It was a place where Phoenix’s little hands created art that I will cherish forever, a place filled with love and life in every corner. To see it reduced to ashes… It’s shocking beyond words,” she explained. “What’s even more heartbreaking is knowing that this is not just my story. So many people have lost everything. It’s not just the walls and the roof. The memories that made those houses a home. It’s a photograph, a memento, an irreplaceable part of our lives. ”
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Despite the pain, Hilton described herself as “incredibly lucky” that her loved ones, baby and pets were all safe.
“That’s the most important thing. I hold onto that gratitude with all my might. And I want to thank all the firefighters, first responders and volunteers who are risking their lives to fight these fires. I am beyond grateful to you all,” she continued.
She thanked those who sent her “love, prayers and kindness” and “reminded me that even in the ashes there is still beauty in this world. Thank you from the deepest part of my heart.” “
“To everyone going through this pain, please know that you are not alone. We are in this together. We will rebuild, we will heal, and we will emerge stronger than before.” She affirmed to the thousands of others affected.
More than 180,000 people have been forced to evacuate due to deadly wildfires ravaging the region. Many people are still under evacuation orders and warnings. Evacuation orders extended throughout the Pacific Palisades and into the Pacific Ocean, including areas of Santa Monica, Malibu, and Topanga. Calabasas residents and businesses remained under evacuation orders Friday.
“Let this be a reminder to hold your loved ones close. Cherish the moment. Life can change in an instant. What really matters is the love we share.” she stated, concluding her note. “Sending love to everyone who is hurting right now.”
The Palisades Fire broke out Tuesday morning and has erupted over 20,400 acres. More than 5,000 structures were lost, many of them homes and stores. As of Friday morning, the fire was 8% contained.
The damage is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars.
In Southern California, at least 10 people died in both the Palisades and Eaton fires in Altadena and Pasadena.
