Mandy Moore Flees Wildfires, Left Wondering If Her Home Was Spared From Pacific Palisades Fires

Mandy Moore was forced to evacuate her home with her family as wildfires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area. While the actress and her loved ones are safe for now, the fate of her Pacific Palisades home remains unknown.

The ongoing wildfire crisis has devastated vast areas of Los Angeles County, with four life-threatening fires rapidly consuming homes and landscapes. The largest blaze, in Pacific Palisades, has already placed tens of thousands of residents under mandatory evacuation orders.

Moore took to social media to express her gratitude to friends who have offered shelter for her, her three children, dogs, and cats during this chaotic time.

Her emotions were raw as she thanked first responders and expressed heartbreak over the destruction unfolding around her. Using the hashtag #EatonFire, she highlighted the plight of many, including elderly residents who had to be urgently evacuated from a Pasadena senior care center on Tuesday night.

Mandy Moore isn’t alone in facing this crisis. Other celebrities, including Ben Affleck, "Star Wars" icon Mark Hamill, and "Schitt's Creek" star Eugene Levy, were also forced to flee their homes due to the wildfire threat in Pacific Palisades, approximately 30 miles west of Pasadena.

However, not everyone was as fortunate. Reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are among those who tragically lost their homes in the Palisades fire.

In a second Instagram Story, the actress shared a selfie featuring her son, along with the caption, "Grateful for the kindness of friends that we had a place to land last night. Trying to shield the kids from the immense sadness and worry I feel."

She added, "Praying for everyone in our beautiful city. So gutted for the destruction and loss. Don't know if our place made it."

The ongoing wildfire crisis has devastated vast areas of Los Angeles County, with four life-threatening fires rapidly consuming homes and landscapes. The largest blaze, in Pacific Palisades, has already placed tens of thousands of residents under mandatory evacuation orders.

The wildfire chaos has turned evacuation efforts into a logistical nightmare. Abandoned vehicles piled up in traffic-choked neighborhoods between Malibu and Santa Monica, forcing fire crews to use bulldozers to clear pathways. Some evacuees were even considering sheltering on nearby beaches as flames jumped across highways.

The Eaton Fire, which continues to terrorize Pasadena and Altadena communities, has displaced tens of thousands of residents. As of Wednesday morning, approximately 32,500 people remain under evacuation orders, a decrease from the peak of over 50,000 overnight, according to Angeles National Forest officials.

Sheriff Robert Luna reported that over 13,000 structures remain at risk, and fire officials are bracing for worsening conditions as strong winds and low humidity persist.

“We are absolutely not out of danger yet with the strong winds that continue to push through the city and the county today,” Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley said, per CNN. “Our first responders and firefighters remain committed to protecting lives and property.”

A separate fire, which ignited hours earlier, tore through the Pacific Palisades neighborhood—a coastal hillside area known for its celebrity homes and immortalized in the Beach Boys' 1960s classic "Surfin' USA." In the desperate rush to escape, roads became clogged as countless people abandoned their cars and fled on foot, some carrying suitcases.

As celebrities speak out about the tragedy and state of their homes, "Frozen" actor Josh Gad took to social media to thank the brave men and women battling the wildfires. "I hope everyone is staying safe tonight in the affected fire areas in Los Angeles," Gad wrote. "My deepest gratitude and appreciation goes out to our brave fire and rescue and police forces who are doing everything in their power to keep the residents of Los Angeles safe right now."

Firefighting resources throughout Los Angeles are stretched to their breaking point. The Los Angeles Fire Department has called on all off-duty firefighters to report to their supervisors and confirm their availability for emergency deployment.

For now, Mandy Moore and countless others can only wait and hope for the best as brave firefighters continue their relentless battle against the flames.