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January 10, 2025The ‘Star Wars’ star, who shared how he, his wife and dog Trixie escaped Malibu, is among the Hollywood evacuees sharing first-hand accounts as the wildfires rage in L.A. County.
“Luke Skywalker” Mark Hamill is among the people who have evacuated Malibu amid the wildfires that are raging across parts of Los Angeles. The Star Wars actor shared on Instagram how he and his family left their home amid the spreading blaze.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had declared a state of emergency on Tuesday night, as Santa Monica and Malibu published evacuation orders.
At 8:15 p.m., Hamilton, wife Marilou York and their dog Trixie arrived at their daughter “Chelsea’s house in Hollywood,” he added. “Most horrific fire since ’93,” he concluded, expressing hope that other people would also “stay safe.”
On Wednesday morning, all residents were urged to heed evacuation orders, stay off the roads and work from home amid poor air quality. L.A.’s iconic Griffith Park, the top film location and iconic Los hilltop and canyon area between Los Feliz and Burbank, is closed due to the windstorm and smoke advisories, along with Runyon Canyon, the Hollywood Reservoir and the famed Hollywood Sign.
Other Hollywood stars have taken to social media to share first-hand accounts about the blaze and its impact. Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, as well as James Woods shared on social media that they lost their homes.
Speaking to CNN on Wednesday, Woods said his entire street was burning down, and that a neighbor was able to save their 90-year-old neighbor with dementia one hour before his house burned down. “There was so much chaos, it was like an inferno. Every house was on fire around us,” he said of fleeing his home. “We were evacuated with the clothes on our back.”
Pratt’s sister Stephanie posted a photo of him with fire in the background on Instagram, sharing: “I am beyond heartbroken for my brother, Heidi & the kids. And to all of our friends and neighbors who have lost their houses today.”
Shrinking star Christa Miller, who is married to the show’s co-creator Bill Lawrence, said she was evacuating and shared a drone image of the fires raging in the distance. “Evacuating, love, prayers and gratitude to all the firefighters working so hard. This is all so heartbreaking.”