Stephanie Pratt breaks down as LA wildfires destroy brother Spencer's home and threaten her own
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Reality TV star Stephanie Pratt tearfully shared her anguish as she faced uncertainty about her Pacific Palisades home following the devastating wildfires that destroyed her brother Spencer Pratt’s residence.
Speaking to Sky News from London, 'The Hills' alum, 38, revealed she could not contact anyone to confirm her home’s fate.
“I just Googled it and it said it’s destroyed an entire block on my street,” Stephanie said, breaking down in tears, adding, "It just looks hopeless right now."
Spencer Pratt captures the blaze that destroyed his home
The inferno, which has ravaged over 5,400 acres in the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood, reduced Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag’s home to ashes.
The couple, along with their two young sons, safely evacuated before the flames reached their property but were left devastated by the loss.
As firefighters battled the raging flames, Spencer shared footage of the advancing wildfire on Instagram.
The video showed water-dropping aircrafts and the roaring winds fueling the blaze.
Spencer, visibly emotional, stood on a hillside with his father, documenting the destruction.
Despite the urgency, the full scope of the devastation in Spencer and Heidi’s neighborhood remains unclear.
SPENCER PRATT AND HEIDI MONTAG LOSE HOME IN LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE -TMZhttps://t.co/Lg6noa6T9M pic.twitter.com/tognQVoHIj
— Joseph Bonner (@mrjosephbonner) January 8, 2025
Stephanie Pratt shares heartfelt post about the destruction caused by wildfires
Hours before her interview, Stephanie Pratt took to Instagram, sharing a fiery image of Pacific Palisades with the hashtag #PRAYFORPACIFICPALISADES.
In her caption, she expressed shock and grief over the destruction. “How horrible for my sweet little nephews to watch their house disappear. They must be so scared,” she wrote.
She also reflected on the potential loss of her own home, noting, “If my house goes, it’s only my stuff—not years of family memories like everyone else in the Palisades.”
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Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks' Pacific Palisades neighborhood at risk
The Pacific Palisades neighborhood, home to stars like Ben Affleck, Reese Witherspoon, and Tom Hanks, is under siege as flames consume the vegetation-rich hills.
The iconic Getty Villa museum narrowly escaped destruction, with some vegetation on its grounds burned.
Museum officials assured the public that the artwork and structures remain safe, thanks to extensive fire mitigation efforts, according to Daily Mail.
Wildfire forces mass evacuations with warnings extending to Malibu
The wildfire has forced 30,000 residents to evacuate, with warnings extending to Malibu and Calabasas. At least two fatalities have been reported.
Actor James Woods announced his evacuation on social media, emphasizing the fire’s relentless advance.
James Woods breaks down in tears on CNN pic.twitter.com/Hw1nxQkBTu
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 8, 2025
Meanwhile, authorities continue to monitor the blaze as displaced residents, including Spencer and Stephanie Pratt, await news of what remains of their homes and community.