Mandy Moore has heartbreakingly revealed that her cherished abode was among the casualties of the devastating wildfires that have been ravaging Los Angeles. The talented actress from "This Is Us" has been updating her Instagram Story since Tuesday night, initially informing her followers that she had safely evacuated, accompanied by her "kids, dogs, and cats." She added in her initial post, her heartfelt gratitude towards the first responders, stating, "Praying and grateful for the first responders."
On Wednesday morning, she provided her followers with another update, expressing her gratitude for the kindness of friends who offered them a refuge for the night. She wrote, "Trying to shield the kids from the overwhelming sadness and worry I feel. Praying for everyone in our beloved city. My heart aches for the destruction and loss. I'm still unsure if our place has survived. #eatonfire."
Later in the day, Moore shared a poignant video of her driving through the ruins of her community, with smoke still billowing in the sky. She confirmed that her home in Altadena, California, had been consumed by the Eaton Fire. "This is Altadena. It's been leveled. My dear home," she penned. "I'm utterly devastated and heartbroken for all those who have lost so much. I'm completely numb."
In a subsequent post, she further shared, "My children's school is gone. Our favorite restaurants, reduced to ruins. Many friends and loved ones have also lost everything. Our community is shattered, but we will stand together to rebuild. Sending all my love to those affected and to the brave frontline workers trying to bring this chaos under control."
Moore is among the numerous residents of L.A. who were forced to evacuate due to the wildfires sweeping through the county. Other Hollywood celebrities, including Paris Hilton, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, James Woods, Diane Warren, Cameron Mathison, and Ricki Lake, have also taken to social media to share their heartbreaking losses.
The fire originated in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday and quickly spread to parts of Malibu and Santa Monica overnight. As of early Wednesday, the L.A. Fire Department reported that the Palisades Fire was zero percent contained. Similarly, three other active wildfires in the L.A. area—the Eaton, Hurst, and Woodley fires—were also at zero percent containment.
