In a shocking turn of events during the terrible wildfires in Southern California, actor James Woods said that his home had survived despite previous reports of its destruction. As fires destroyed the homes of many Hollywood stars, Woods used the social media site X to show his satisfaction. He said his house was still standing, a “miracle” in a “hellish landscape.”
Woods, who has been nominated for two Oscars, had previously talked about his emotional pain in a CNN interview, saying that he was afraid he would lose his home. He posted film footage of his smoke-filled neighbourhood, which is now mostly just ashes, to show what happened afterwards.
The wildfires have seriously damaged numerous areas, including Pacific Palisades, Eaton Canyon, Malibu, and the Hollywood Hills. Many well-known people in the entertainment business, including Adam Brody, Milo Ventimiglia, Paris Hilton, Leighton Meester, and Billy Crystal, have lost their homes.
A miracle has happened. We managed to get to our property and our home, that we were told is gone forever, is still standing. In this hellish landscape “standing” is relative, but smoke and other damage is not like the utter destruction around us. The view from our deck area: pic.twitter.com/JZU2kTJC52
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) January 10, 2025
The destruction has been extensive, with reports showing at least 11 deaths and the loss of more than 5,300 structures, including 426 homes. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is looking into 13 cases of people who went missing because of the disaster.
About 105,000 residents in the Palisades area were forced to evacuate due to a severe windstorm that started on Tuesday, making the situation even worse. Because of the seriousness of the situation, President Joe Biden extended his trip to Los Angeles to meet with first responders and residents affected by the fires. He later said that the situation was a very bad one.
“Over 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate communities impacted by the Southern California wildfires,” Biden wrote on X. “At least two people have died, and many more, including firefighters, have been hurt.” It is terrible. We are here for the residents of Southern California.
The fires are still a big problem for the area, so emergency services are still fighting them. As firefighters work to protect remaining structures and stop additional loss of life, the full extent of the damage is still being determined.