Billy Crystal and his spouse Janice have misplaced their house of greater than 4 a long time to the Pacific Palisades fireplace.

In an announcement shared with CNN, Crystal confirmed their home burned down because of the now 15,000-acre fireplace raging in West L.A.

“Phrases can’t describe the enormity of the devastation we’re witnessing and experiencing. We ache for our mates and neighbors who’ve additionally misplaced their houses and companies on this tragedy,” Crystal stated. “Janice and I lived in our house since 1979. We raised our youngsters and grandchildren right here. Each inch of our home was crammed with love. Stunning reminiscences that may’t be taken away.”

The assertion continued, “We’re heartbroken after all however with the love of our youngsters and mates we are going to get via this. We pray for the security of the firefighters and first responders. The Pacific Palisades is a resilient neighborhood of wonderful individuals and we all know in time it would rise once more. It’s our house.”

Crystal is without doubt one of the many Los Angeles-based actors who’ve misplaced their houses to the blaze. James Woods broke down in tears throughout an interview with CNN after he misplaced his house to the Palisades fireplace.

“Sooner or later you’re swimming within the pool and the subsequent day it’s all gone,” Woods stated in his on-air interview. “There was a lot chaos, it was like an inferno. Each home was on fireplace round us.”

Oscar-winning songwriter Diane Warren took to Instagram to share that her seashore home of just about 30 years was misplaced within the fireplace.

“There’s a rainbow shining on it which I’m taking as an indication of hope for all creatures who’ve been affected by this tragedy,” Warren wrote. “The animals and the rescue ranch are OK tho which is crucial factor. Keep secure everybody.”

Beginning Tuesday, raging fires have damaged out all throughout the higher Los Angeles space resulting from a extreme wind storm, with the worst being within the Pacific Palisades and the Eaton Canyon. On Wednesday evening, one other blaze began within the Hollywood Hills, inflicting Los Angeles icons just like the TLC Chinese language Theater and the Magic Citadel to shut.