Spencer Pratt to sue California after his $3M home gets destroyed in Pacific Palisades wildfires
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Spencer Pratt, best known for his role in 'The Hills', has vowed to take legal action against the State of California after his home was destroyed in the devastating wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles.
On January 12, the reality TV star revealed his intentions to file a lawsuit, citing what he believes was negligence on the part of the state in preventing the destruction of his residence, reported by the Daily Mail.
Spencer Pratt announces lawsuit against California over wildfire damage to home
Former reality star Spencer Pratt has revealed plans to sue the State of California following the destruction of his $3 million home in the Pacific Palisades wildfires. The tragedy struck earlier this week, and Pratt, who is married to Heidi Montag, claims that the state's alleged negligence led to the loss of his residence.
The decision to sue California follows widespread criticism of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for her handling of the wildfire crisis. Additionally, President-elect Donald Trump has publicly blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom for the lack of preparedness in the face of the devastating fires.
The Pacific Palisades blaze is part of a larger series of wildfires that have decimated thousands of acres across the region, burning entire neighborhoods and causing billions of dollars in damage. The fire is still only eight percent contained as of January 12.
Spencer Pratt says his property was lost due to fire department's failure to respond
In an interview with blogger Perez Hilton, Spencer Pratt detailed his experience watching his home burn down while waiting for help that never arrived.
The 39-year-old father of two recounted trying to alert the Los Angeles Fire Department as the flames closed in on his property. He claimed that despite numerous calls to 911, emergency services never arrived, and his property was lost as a result.
Pratt said, "They never came. The gate was still locked. They never came. I watched from my security cameras until our house burned down. There were no fire trucks."
While his house was engulfed in flames, Pratt claimed he contacted 911 and told them that sending "just one fire truck" to his street could prevent the fire from spreading throughout the entire area. However, he said he was told the fire department lacked the necessary resources to respond
Pratt’s home was completely destroyed in the fire that ravaged the Pacific Palisades region. The blaze, which began on January 10, left only the charred entry gate and the front wall of the home standing. His parents also lost their residence in the fire.
The Palisades Fire, which started in Pacific Palisades, California, is now the most intense of the ongoing wildfires. It has already destroyed beachfront properties from Malibu to Santa Monica.
The most devastating fires include the Eaton Fire, situated northeast near Pasadena, and the Palisades Fire, which is affecting the coastal region of Pacific Palisades. These fires have prompted mandatory evacuations for more than 100,000 residents.
