Devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have inflicted unprecedented damage on the entertainment industry, forcing the evacuation of over 100,000 residents and destroying multimillion-dollar homes of numerous celebrities. The 96th Oscar nominations announcement has been delayed by two days as the city battles the growing crisis.
The fires, which intensified in the past 24 hours, have engulfed luxury neighborhoods in the city's west side, including the affluent Pacific Palisades area and now spreading to Studio City. Firefighting teams are struggling against strong Santa Ana winds, with weather forecasters warning of worsening conditions.
Jewish actor Adam Brody and actress Leighton Meester lost their $6.5 million home to the flames, while "This Is Us" star Mandy Moore shared her heartbreak on Instagram after her house was destroyed. "Grateful for friends' kindness in giving us a place to land last night," Moore wrote. "Trying to shield the kids from the immense sadness and worry I'm feeling."
Paris Hilton expressed devastation over losing her Malibu residence: "Heartbreak is beyond words. I'm watching the news and seeing my Malibu home burn to the ground. This home was where we built so many precious memories, where my daughter took her first steps."
The emergency response continues as thick smoke blankets affected areas, with residents reporting hasty evacuations under emergency conditions. Star Wars actor Mark Hamill, along with James Woods and Kerry Elves, have also been forced to evacuate their homes.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has responded to the crisis by postponing the Oscar nominations announcement to January 19, extending the voting period by two days. The decision comes as many industry members face displacement and property loss.
Emergency services remain on high alert as Santa Ana winds continue to hamper firefighting efforts, with officials warning that weather conditions could deteriorate further in the coming hours.
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