Tom Hanks’ stunning cliffside mansion in the Pacific Palisades area has fortunately survived the raging Los Angeles fire. The multiple wildfires that have burned more than 29,000 acres in LA but never touched Hanks’ house, as per the New York Post. The outlet acquired exclusive aerial photos and videos of the property as it remained untouched in the devastating blaze that destroyed thousands of properties and businesses, including those of prominent celebrities.
Tom Hanks’ house narrowly escapes devastating LA fire
The aerial photos and videos of Tom Hanks’ house, taken amid the wildfires, showed how it narrowly escaped the devastating LA fire. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Palisades fire sparked on Tuesday around 10:30 a.m. and has since burned 19,978 acres with only 6% containment. Reports stated that thousands of residents have evacuated the area, leaving behind their homes and businesses, most of which have now burned to the ground.
Amid all the devastation, Hanks’ cliffside mansion managed to survive the fires and remains unharmed until now. The stills showed how the fire destroyed the property just above his home and appeared burned after it was seen smoldering on Wednesday. The actor was one among those lucky enough to see their homes in good shape despite the devastation around.
Previously, Tom Hanks’ son, Chet, took to his Instagram Stories to address the LA fires. Chet Hanks wrote a heartbreaking message, writing, “Never thought the last time I drove thru my neighborhood would be the last time I ever laid eyes on it. Everything just memories now.”
News of Hanks’ undamaged house came as a ray of hope as several prominent celebrities shared updates about the fire destroying their homes. The Palisades fire completely burned down Paris Hilton‘s Malibu home, which she witnessed on live television. Leighton Meester and Adam Brody also lost their house, with others such as Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, Billy Crystal, and more joining the list.
