Maria Shriver grieves as the Palisades Fire wreaks havoc in her community. The former first lady of California took to social media to share a devastating video highlighting the destruction in her neighborhood. “Heartbreaking, devastating, beyond belief. Everything is gone,” Shriver revealed in her emotional post. She shared her sorrow over the loss that has affected not only her surroundings but also her friends and favorite local spots.
The 69-year-old, who was married to Arnold Schwarzenegger, expressed solidarity with those who have suffered. “We have evacuated, but are safe. However, many people have lost everything,” she wrote, urging her followers to stay safe and to give firefighters space to combat the raging inferno.
The Palisades Fire ignited around 10:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday and has now scorched over 11,800 acres. While firefighters are valiantly battling the flames, multiple fires are spreading across Los Angeles County, fueled by formidable wind gusts reaching up to 100 mph.
Not just ordinary citizens are feeling the impact; many celebrities have also been forced to evacuate their homes. Among them are Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, whose residence in Pacific Palisades was reduced to ashes. Leighton Meester and Adam Brody’s luxurious $6.5 million home was similarly lost to the flames. Other notable figures like Ben Affleck and Tom Hanks evacuated their residences as the fires continued to surge.
As communities come together to support one another during this crisis, Shriver’s heartfelt message serves as a reminder of the devastation so many are enduring. With thousands displaced and in need of assistance, both locals and celebrities alike are facing the harsh realities of this catastrophic fire season.
