Paris Hilton Breaks Silence On Loss Of Her Malibu Beach House Amid Wildfires

Sadly, Paris Hilton is just one of the many celebrities who lost a house in the Pacific Palisades fire that is sweeping through California.

On Wednesday night, she took to social media to confirm reports that her Malibu beach house had been reduced to rubble on the ground. To add insult to injury, she revealed that she watched her house burn down on live television.

On Wednesday, the "Stars Are Blind" singer revealed that she was safe with her husband, Carter Reum, and their two children. Although her primary residence was unaffected by the fire, she had the unfortunate experience of watching her Malibu beach home, where she shared so many memories with her family, burn down while watching footage of the fires on television.

"Heartbroken beyond words," Paris began in a lengthy post on social media. "Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience. This home was where we built so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London."

The DJ described the loss as "overwhelming" before writing, "I’m holding onto gratitude that my family is safe. My heart and prayers are going out to every family affected by these fires. To all the people who have lost their homes, their memories, and their beloved pets. My heartaches for those still in harm’s way or mourning greater losses. The devastation is unimaginable. To know so many are waking up today without the place they called home is truly heartbreaking."

Fortunately, Paris has already been working with her team in order to figure out how to support the evacuees of the fire. As of Wednesday night, over 50,000 people are reported to have evacuated from the blaze. More than five thousand acres have been said to be ravaged by the wildfire, which is looking to be the worst in L.A. history.

Elsewhere in her post, Paris revealed that her 11:11 Media Impact Team has been reaching out to nonprofit organizations to figure out how to best support communities impacted by the blaze.

"We’re committed to offering help as soon as possible and making a meaningful difference for those who need it most," she wrote. "To the brave firefighters and first responders risking their lives to protect us—you are true heroes. I am so grateful for your courage, dedication, and the incredible sacrifices you’re making to save lives and fight this unimaginable battle."

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please, everyone, stay safe and follow evacuation orders. Let’s protect one another and hold onto hope that these fires will soon be contained. Sending so much love and strength to all of you. We’re in this together, LA," she concluded, adding, "Hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight. You never know when everything could change."

According to local affiliate KTLA, over one thousand structures have been burned to the ground. Sadly, many of these buildings are said to be homes, but many popular restaurants and businesses have set to have been destroyed as well.

The fire reportedly started at 10:30 AM on Tuesday morning, but as of Wednesday night, the fire has exploded to over 15,000 acres with no containment.

On Wednesday morning, L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone revealed that casualties were likely higher than expected due to the speed of the blaze. He told reports that there is a “high number of people who didn’t evacuate” in time and suffered serious injuries.

While only two fatalities have been confirmed so far, it is likely that number will continue to increase in the coming weeks as the extent of the damage is made known.

In addition to Paris Hilton, many celebrities have lost homes in the blaze, including James Woods, Anna Faris, and Eugene Levy.

Singer Diane Warren took to Instagram on Wednesday afternoon to let her followers know that her beach home of thirty years was destroyed in the blaze.

However, she was grateful that the animals and the rescue ranch on the property seemed to have survived the flames, adding a silver lining to a truly devastating event.