Paris Hilton Shares Video of Home Burned Down by LA Fires—’Breaks My Heart’

Paris Hilton said on social media that her “heart has shattered into a million pieces” after her home was burned down in the fires that have wreaked havoc across the Los Angeles area.

Questions remain as to how the fires were ignited. The Palisades fire, which began on Tuesday, quickly escalated due to severe drought conditions and powerful Santa Ana winds, with gusts reaching up to 100 mph. The National Weather Service described the resulting situation as “life-threatening.”

Later that day, two additional fires broke out: the Eaton fire in Altadena and the Hurst fire in Sylmar. Another blaze, the Woodley fire, ignited on Wednesday alongside several smaller fires. Ten people have been killed in the wildfires, which have been deemed the most destructive in Los Angeles history.

Hilton is one of many celebrities to have lost their homes. The socialite watched her property—where she lived with her husband, Carter Reum, and children, Phoenix and London—burn to the ground live on TV news. Now she has posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) of her destroyed home.

“I’m standing here in what used to be our home, and the heartbreak is truly indescribable. When I first saw the news, I was in complete shock—I couldn’t process it. But now, standing here and seeing it with my own eyes, it feels like my heart has shattered into a million pieces,” she wrote.

“This house wasn’t just a place to live—It was where we dreamed, laughed, and created the most beautiful memories as a family. It was where Phoenix’s little hands made art that I’ll cherish forever, where love and life filled every corner. To see it reduced to ashes… it’s devastating beyond words.

“What breaks my heart even more is knowing that this isn’t just my story. So many people have lost everything. It’s not just walls and roofs—it’s the memories that made those houses homes. It’s the photos, the keepsakes, the irreplaceable pieces of our lives.”

The reality star said she is aware she is “incredibly lucky” as her loved ones are safe, which she said is “the most important thing.” She also shared her gratitude for the firefighters, first responders and volunteers who have risked their lives fighting the fires.

Hilton continued: “To everyone who has sent love, prayers, and kindness—you’ve reminded me that even in the ashes, there is still beauty in this world. Thank you from the deepest part of my heart. And to everyone going through this pain, please know you’re not alone. We’re in this together. We will rebuild, we will heal, and we will rise stronger than before.

“Let this be a reminder to hold your loved ones close. Cherish the moments. Life can change in an instant, and it’s the love we share that truly matters. I’m sending all my love to everyone who is hurting right now.”

At the time of writing, her post had been viewed 736,600 times.

This is not the first emotional post that Hilton has shared about the fires. She previously revealed that she was “heartbroken beyond words” while watching her Malibu home being ravaged by the Palisades fire.

“Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our home in Malibu burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience,” Hilton posted on Instagram, alongside a clip from news station KABC showing her destroyed home.

“This home was where we built so many precious memories. It’s where Phoenix took his first steps and where we dreamed of building a lifetime of memories with London.”

She described the loss as “overwhelming” but said she was “holding onto gratitude that my family and pets are safe.”

The fires, which have consumed approximately 53 square miles according to Reuters—larger than the size of San Francisco—moved with such speed that many residents barely managed to flee.

Police officers sought shelter in their patrol cars as flames overtook neighborhoods. Residents of a senior living center were hastily evacuated, some pushed down streets in wheelchairs and hospital beds.

The fast-moving flames have left communities grappling with the scale of the destruction and the challenges of recovery.