'Heartbroken' Paris Hilton returns to her destroyed home as she reveals devastating aftermath of LA fire in sad statement
Topics: Paris Hilton, Celebrity, US News, News
Rhianna Benson
Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@parishilton
Topics: Paris Hilton, Celebrity, US News, News
Paris Hilton is the latest A-list victim to have her entire home destroyed by the raging Los Angeles wildfires.
And today, the mother-of-two has shared both a heartbreaking video of what used to be her family property, and a tear-jerking statement on loss.
As many as 180,000 California residents have been forced to evacuate their homes since Tuesday 6 Jan, when a colossal wildfire - known now as the Palisades Fire - erupted.
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The extremely dry conditions and abnormally high temperatures in the region have allowed it to continue spreading ever since, with as many as eight other fires having since been started as a result.
One, the Kenneth Fire, has since been considered an arson attack, however, with a local man having since been arrested.
An update in the days that followed the first fire heard a spokesperson from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection telling press there is 'no possibility' of controlling the flames as of yet.
David Acuna told CNN: "[We are] mostly concerned with ensuring that all people get out of the area because life safety is the most important part, and we're helping plan to that their pets and livestock also have a safe shelter."
Several stars have spoken out in recent days about the realities of being forced to pack up and leave their homes and belongings behind, as per mandatory evacuation orders set up by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were amongst the first to reveal their Pacific Palisades property had been burned to the ground, with the likes of Cameron Mathison and Milo Ventimiglia having since shared footage of their ravaged homes.
As we say, 43-year-old Paris Hilton is one of the latest stars to have their life shattered by the devastating fires, revealing yesterday (9 Jan) that she and her family were forced to watch their home ‘burn to the ground on live TV’.
She has since taken to Instagram to share footage of where her beloved California home once stood, no element of which still remains other than a couple of concrete walls.
Describing her 'heartbreak' as 'truly indescribably' in a lengthy, emotional statement, she went on to explain: "When I first saw the news, I was in complete shock—I couldn’t process it.
"But now, standing here and seeing it with my own eyes, it feels like my heart has shattered into a million pieces."
Paris went on to reveal that the property was where her nearly-two-year-old son Phoenix's 'little hands made art that I'll cherish forever', adding: "To see it reduced to ashes… it’s devastating beyond words."
The former Simple Life favourite then turned her attention to other Los Angeles locals who've been left with nothing since the fires began spreading earlier this week.
"What breaks my heart even more is knowing that this isn’t just my story," she wrote. "So many people have lost everything.
"It’s not just walls and roofs—it’s the memories that made those houses homes. It’s the photos, the keepsakes, the irreplaceable pieces of our lives. And yet, in this pain, I know I’m incredibly lucky."
Paris went on to say: "My loved ones, my babies, and my pets are safe. That’s the most important thing, and I’m holding onto that gratitude with everything I have.
"And beyond grateful to all the the fire fighters, first responders and volunteers risking their lives to fight these fires."
In a final aspect to the statement, Paris encouraged her followers that 'through their pain', they should remember they're 'not alone'.
"We’re in this together," she continued. "We will rebuild, we will heal, and we will rise stronger than before.
"Let this be a reminder to hold your loved ones close. Cherish the moments. Life can change in an instant, and it’s the love we share that truly matters.
"I’m sending all my love to everyone who is hurting right now."