Tori Spelling Shares Hilarious Story Of Returning To LA Home Amid Wildfires
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on January 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM EST
Tori Spelling opened up about her chaotic yet comical experience evacuating her home during the devastating Los Angeles fires on the latest episode of her "MisSPELLING" podcast. The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star reflected on her family’s frantic escape and the surprising realization she had when returning to her home.
Tori Spelling, who evacuated with her five children—Liam, 17, Stella, 16, Hattie, 13, Finn, 12, and Beau, 7—recalled the moment she returned to her home after the fires subsided. Initially, she feared looters had ransacked her property.
Tori Spelling Explains How She Went From Panic To Perspective
Spelling, who evacuated with her five children, recalled the moment she returned to her home after the fires subsided. Initially, she feared looters had ransacked her property.
"I walk through our front door. You guys, I’m not an alarmist," Spelling shared during the Friday, January 24 episode. "I walked in and I gasped. I thought while we were gone, someone had broken in and burglarized our home."
However, upon closer inspection, she realized the mess was not the result of intruders. "I mean, it looked like people had come in and just trashed our house. Then I realized, oh sh-t, no, this is just the way I live."
Tori Spelling's Wake-Up Call
Spelling and her children evacuated to an Airbnb in Camarillo, just north of Los Angeles, where they took refuge. The experience gave Spelling a new perspective on material possessions.
"That’s when it really dawned on me that when all of this settles down, I know it’s just stuff. I’ve seen the devastation, the loss, friends, families, people displaced, people that have lost everything," Spelling continued. "When you’re lucky enough that you still have your home and you still have your things, it really put it into perspective that it’s like, God, I have so much stuff."
Inspired by the loss others endured, Spelling announced her plans to declutter and donate. "I’m happy and excited to give back. Everybody around us in L.A. is losing their stuff and needing things. I’m ready to let go and help."
The Evacuation: Chaos And Close Calls
Spelling also recounted the sheer chaos of packing up their lives with just 30 minutes to spare. "In 30 minutes or less, we packed up six lives and three animals," she said. "I don’t know how we did it."
She admitted to freezing while standing in her closet, unsure of what to take. "Here’s me, a self-professed hoarder my whole life, and… it could all be gone. I didn’t know what to grab."
Her eclectic choices included a seashell from her uncle, crystals for "good energy," family photos, and pet food. Meanwhile, her prized designer shoes stayed behind. "I looked down at my Louboutins and Balenciagas and thought, ‘What does it matter?’"
The family crammed into their car, which Spelling described as "like Tetris on the next level—just jammed in." Small arguments broke out as they packed, but Spelling maintained a focus on survival.
Driving Through The Fire
One of the most harrowing moments came when Spelling and her kids drove directly into the fire while heading to their temporary shelter.
"I looked, and we could see the fire. Smoke was coming through the vents," she recalled. "I told the kids, 'Grab a T-shirt, cover your mouth, hold your breath, and we’re driving right through it.'"
Despite the panic, the family made it safely through. "We drove past it, and the kids were able to breathe again," she said, likening the moment to a scene from a disaster movie.
The LA Wildfires Have Affected Many Across California
Spelling joins a growing number of celebrities whose homes have been devastated by the wildfires, including Anna Faris, Cameron Mathison, Diane Warren, and Paris Hilton. Meanwhile, stars like Kid Cudi, Mario Lopez, and Bebe Rexha have shared their own harrowing evacuation stories as the fires continue to spread at an alarming rate.
Nina Dobrev also shared an emotional message about the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, telling her followers, “It’s been such a tragic time in Los Angeles recently. I have been absolutely sick to my stomach with all the destruction and devastation that these fires have caused and displaced so many families."
She added, "My heart is broken for all the people affected by these wildfires.”