James Woods says his LA home which he thought was gone forever is still standing amid 'hellscape'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: James Woods revealed that his Pacific Palisades home, initially believed to have been destroyed by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, has miraculously survived.

The 77-year-old shared the surprising news with his followers, describing the situation as a "miracle" amid the destruction that has ravaged his neighborhood.

James Woods says he was told his home 'was gone forever'

The Los Angeles wildfires continue to wreak havoc, burning tens of thousands of acres and displacing countless residents. Despite the devastation, James Woods' home remains intact, a rare stroke of fortune in an otherwise tragic scenario.

Woods visited his property, expecting to find ruins, only to discover that his home was still standing.

"We managed to get to our property, and our home, that we were told is gone forever, is still standing," Woods declared on X, also showing the destruction around the neighborhood in a series of posts, sharing both videos and pictures.

He added, "In this hellish landscape, ‘standing’ is relative, but smoke and other damage is not like the utter destruction around us."

James Woods describes 'hellscape' neighborhood as 'dark side' of the moon

The 'Ghosts of Mississippi' actor described the moment as bittersweet, saying that he felt both relief and sorrow.

Showing "utter destruction" in the video, he wrote, "While we rejoice to find our house intact, in the midst of a hellscape like this, you can only think of your neighbors."

Woods likened the surrounding area to "the dark side of the moon," reflecting on the widespread devastation.

Woods shared the emotional impact of returning to his home, expressing deep gratitude despite the grim surroundings.

"It’s so fundamentally gut-wrenching and upsetting, it’s almost hard to celebrate the joyous news that our home survived," he said.

"I was so certain our house was gone a day ago, but the fickle finger of fate decided otherwise," Woods added.

Palisades fire rages on with new evacuation orders 

The Palisades fire, which has burned more than 21,000 acres, is the largest of six active fires in Los Angeles, according to Cal Fire.

Other fires in the area include the Eaton Fire, which has burned over 14,000 acres, and the Kenneth Fire, which is 80% contained.

The Lidia Fire has been fully contained while the Hurst Fire and the Archer Fire remain active, with the latter at zero containment.

Combined, the fires have claimed over 12,000 structures, displaced tens of thousands, and left at least 11 people dead.

The Palisades fire shifted eastward on Friday night, January 10, prompting new evacuation orders across parts of the Brentwood and Encino neighborhoods.

Los Angeles County spokesman Jesus Ruiz described the fire's movement as a "significant development," stating that it was heading towards "a heavily populated area … we’re definitely concerned," according to the Washington Post.