A devastating wildfire in Pacific Palisades has destroyed the home of actor Milo Ventimiglia, known for his role in “This Is Us.” The fire also consumed the newly installed crib of the expectant father. Ventimiglia and his pregnant wife, Jarah Mariano, evacuated with their dog, witnessing the destruction through security cameras. Ventimiglia expressed his heartbreak while walking through the charred remains of his house, drawing parallels to his character Jack Pearson from the show. Other celebrities, including Mandy Moore, Mel Gibson, Miles Teller, Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, Jeff Bridges, and others, have also suffered losses or damage to their homes in the wildfires around Los Angeles. The devastation has led to at least 10 casualties, with thousands of structures and vehicles destroyed, and over 150,000 people evacuated. Disney has pledged $15 million towards fire relief efforts, supporting organizations such as the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in their recovery and rebuilding efforts.
“Many people around the world. We are proud to provide assistance to this resilient and vibrant community in this moment of need,” Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement.
FIREAID benefit concert planned
A concert to aid wildfire victims will be held at Intuit Dome on Jan. 30, organizers announced Friday.
No lineup or ticket info has been released yet, but the event is being planned by music heavyweights: Shelli, Irving, and the Azoff family in conjunction with Live Nation and AEG Presents.
Organizers say money raised will help those affected by the fire and support efforts to prevent future fire disasters.
The Intuit Dome is home to the Los Angeles Clippers.
