Palisades Fire Destroys Homes of Celebrities

The Palisades Fire in Southern California has devastated numerous luxury properties, including the Malibu home of Powerball winner Edwin Castro and the beach house of Paris Hilton. Castro's $3.8 million Malibu property, acquired after his $2 billion lottery win, was reduced to rubble amid the blaze, which has claimed over 10,000 structures and required the evacuation of more than 130,000 people. The fire, which has scorched nearly 20,000 acres, continues to threaten the region and has already destroyed homes of several other celebrities like Mandy Moore and Billy Crystal. Paris Hilton expressed her devastation after witnessing her $8.4 million home burn down, sharing her grief on social media. The fires, which have resulted in at least ten confirmed deaths, highlight the vulnerability of even the wealthiest communities to natural disasters. Efforts to contain the fire have only seen limited success, with just six percent brought under control so far.