Paris Hilton remains steadfast in her commitment to aiding her local community amidst the devastating wildfires that have taken a grim toll on Los Angeles. Following the outbreak of the Palisades and Eaton Fires on January 7, Tuesday, Hilton disclosed the following day that she and her family had to bear the heart-wrenching sight of their Malibu home being engulfed by flames on live television. On January 10, she posted a video on Instagram capturing the aftermath of her once cherished property, reduced to ruins.
Just two days after revealing the tragic loss of her home, she promptly ventured to Pasadena to lend a helping hand to those affected by the disaster. On January 13, Monday, the 43-year-old star of The Simple Life shared on her X platform that she was assisting the Pasadena Humane Society with animals rescued from the wildfires. She highlighted the case of a collarless cat found in Altadena, California, a region severely impacted by the Eaton Fire. Hilton mentioned that the cat had been in the shelter for four days, pleading, "Please share this with anyone you know from Altadena so we can reunite this little one with its owner. Its animal ID is A519218."
Hilton further revealed that her nonprofit organization, 11:11 Media Impact, had contributed to supporting the shelter's endeavors and was still actively raising funds to assist displaced families and pets. She emphasized, "Every donation counts in providing emergency relief, housing, and essential supplies. If you're able to donate or volunteer, the Pasadena Humane Society is a remarkable charity worth supporting!"
On Instagram, Hilton also expressed her privilege in volunteering to support the inspiring work at Baby2Baby, the Hilton in Montebello, California, and the Pasadena Humane Society. The Instagram carousel featured several snapshots of her and her husband, Carter Reum, engaging with those affected at various locations.
Moreover, she disclosed that she was fostering a dog named Zuzu, whose family had to relinquish her due to the destruction of their home in the wildfires. Hilton stressed, "Fostering is a crucial way to help when you can—please consider offering a temporary or permanent home to animals in need."
The mother of two also mentioned that her team had collected essential items and gifts for the displaced families staying at the Montebello Hilton. She penned, "My heart aches for them, and being able to bring them comfort and a smile is an experience I'll cherish forever."
On January 10, Friday, Hilton announced on Instagram that she was collaborating with 11:11 Media Impact to launch an emergency fund to support displaced families with young children. She pledged a personal contribution of $100,000 and vowed to match any additional donations up to $100,000. In her January 13 Instagram post, she announced that they had already surpassed the $600,000 mark in just three days, with the aim of reaching $1 million to provide cash assistance, housing, and essentials to those affected.
Hilton is partnering with the emergency relief organization CORE. The donations will cater to short-term housing and hotel stays for families, deliver essentials and supplies to evacuation centers, and support local animal shelters.
Since the wildfires erupted, 24 lives have been lost, at least 16 individuals are missing, and 180,000 people across L.A. and Ventura counties have been evacuated from their homes.
Additionally, numerous L.A. residents have been rescuing animals and assisting shelters as the fires persist and animals remain displaced. Over 80 pets were flown out of L.A. on emergency rescue flights this week. The Pasadena Humane revealed on January 8 that the shelter had taken in over 300 displaced pets.
Furthermore, good samaritans, firefighters, and Hollywood personalities have braved the rubble to rescue dogs and saved horses from the inferno.
These rescue efforts come on the heels of the two devastating fires, Eaton and Palisades, that have ravaged L.A. As of January 10, Monday, the Palisades fire had burned over 23,700 acres and was 14% contained, according to Cal Fire. The other major fire, the Eaton Fire, had scorched approximately 14,117 acres and was 33% contained. Together, these two infernos have destroyed over 12,300 structures.
