James Woods broke down during a CNN interview as he recalled evacuating his Pacific Palisades home amid the Los Angeles wildfires. The 77-year-old actor became emotional while talking about how his wife’s niece offered to help after their home was destroyed.
Woods shared that the eight-year-old niece came with her piggy bank, wanting to help rebuild their house. “I’m sorry,” he said, tearing up. “One day you’re in the pool, and the next, it’s all gone.”
He continued, “I’m sorry, I thought I was stronger than this.”
Earlier, Woods had posted a video on X showing the view from his destroyed home. “I took this last night from our little home in the Palisades,” he wrote. “Now, all the fire alarms are going off remotely. It tests your soul, losing everything at once.”
The wildfire has ravaged the Pacific Palisades, forcing many celebrities to flee. Authorities warned of an ‘immediate threat to life’, urging residents to evacuate.
Evacuation notices were issued for the affluent coastal area, home to many A-list stars like Ben Affleck, Tom Hanks, and others. Reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag also lost their home to the fire.
Three major blazes are burning across the area, from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena. With thousands of firefighters battling the flames, the Los Angeles Fire Department called for off-duty firefighters to help. Windy conditions have made it difficult for firefighting aircraft to fly.
Two deaths have been reported, with many others injured. The fire is threatening at least 28,000 structures, according to LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone.
The destruction has left many homes reduced to ashes, including the steeple of a church. At least 70,000 people have been ordered to evacuate, and more evacuation orders are being issued.
The home of Vice President Kamala Harris was also in an evacuation zone. More than 100 schools are closed, and power has been cut to over 180,000 people, with more outages expected due to safety concerns.
Dry winds and little rain have contributed to the spread of the fires, making this a difficult time for Southern California.
