Tom Hanks’ $26 million home in the Pacific Palisades narrowly avoided the raging LA wildfire from wreaking unimaginable destruction on the celebrity-favorite enclave.
The devastating fire – one of six that have terrorized Los Angeles in recent days – has burned more than 17,000 hectares of land and destroyed more than 1,000 structures.
Nearly 40,000 residents in the Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas of Malibu and Santa Monica were forced to evacuate. As of Thursday, the fire is still fully under control.
While A-list stars like Matt Damon and Paris Hilton saw their homes turned to ash, Hanks’ white clifftop mansion appeared virtually untouched in a new photo obtained by DailyMail.com.
Hanks’ 4,513-square-foot home was just far enough away from the actor’s nearest neighbor, whose home was completely destroyed by fire.
No dirt was visible on Hanks’ roof or on his spacious backyard patio.
Tom Hanks’ $26 million home in the Pacific Palisades narrowly avoided the raging LA wildfire from wreaking unimaginable devastation on the celebrity-favorite enclave; the house in the photo Thursday
While A-list stars like Matt Damon and Paris Hilton saw their homes turned to ash, Hanks’ white clifftop mansion appeared virtually untouched in a new photo obtained by DailyMail.com
However, smoke was still visible in the air as it continued to waft from the ruins of his neighbor’s house.
Hanks bought the four-bedroom, five-bathroom home with his longtime wife Rita Wilson, 68, in 2010.
The two-time Academy Award winner also owns a home in Malibu, although the condition of that property remains unknown as the fire continues to rage.
Hours after the Palisades Fire broke out Tuesday, Hanks and Wilson’s son Chet Hanks shared a devastating message about his hometown.
In an Instagram Story post, the 34-year-old rapper took to Instagram to beg fans to “pray” for his family’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
‘The neighborhood I grew up in is burning to the ground [right now]. Pray for Palisades,” he wrote, alongside a prayer hand emoji
Chet currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee when he posted about “leaving Hollywood” in August.
Nearly 180,000 Los Angeles residents have been forced to evacuate their homes after five wildfires broke out across the Southern California landscape.
Hanks’ house pictured in 2020
Hanks bought the four-bedroom, five-bathroom home with longtime wife Rita Wilson, 68, in 2010; the couple seen in November 2024
Fueled by extreme winds and no rain since March 2024, the Palisades Fire emerged in the Santa Monica Mountains on Tuesday morning and is now the most destructive wildfire in California history.
Separate fires broke out miles away Tuesday evening in Eaton Canyon and the San Fernando Valley and continue to terrorize residents of the cities of Altadena, Pasadena and Sylmar.
A third fire – the Sunset Fire – broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening, with evacuation orders extending to historic Hollywood Blvd.
Hours later, a separate, unrelated fire broke out in the Studio City residential area, destroying several homes.
Another fire – the Kenneth Fire – broke out in Calabasas on Thursday afternoon KTLand it is reported that 50 hectares have already been burned.
Both the Studio City fire and the Sunset fire — which has scorched nearly 100 acres (43 hectares) of land — have since been “fully contained,” and evacuation orders in the Hollywood area were lifted Thursday morning.
As for the Palisades and Eaton fires, firefighters still have not been able to contain the raging flames after two days of destruction. Officials have warned that water and supplies are running low.
The National Guard has been deployed and could send military personnel to help, amid revelations that hero firefighters are “triaging” homes and neighborhoods.
They are battling a series of major fires that have killed at least five people, destroyed communities and forced thousands to flee.
On Tuesday, Hanks’ son Chet, 34, took to his Instagram to tell fans to “pray” for his Pacific Palisades neighborhood
The intense wildfire rages through a home in Pacific Palisades
More than 18 square miles and 1,300 structures were destroyed in the LA area on Thursday since five wildfires broke out in the region, causing an estimated $48 billion in damage.
The devastating fires have also disrupted scheduled events such as the Critics Choice Awards and an upcoming NHL game between the LA Kings and Calgary Flames.
The homes of Anthony Hopkins, Anna Faris, Paris Hilton, Candy Spelling, Heidi Montag, John Goodman and Miles Teller were all destroyed as a result of the Palisades Fire.
But several stars, like Hanks, have managed to keep their belongings safe through sheer luck and the help of brave firefighters.
One of the happiest Hollywood stars is Kate Hudson, who has two houses in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
The two mega-properties are located next to each other and are opulent with two floors, generous balconies, lush lawns and swimming pools.
Other stars who have seen their homes saved include Rebel Wilson, Tom Brady, Chris Pratt, Dan Aykroyd, Steven Spielberg and Jennifer Love Hewitt.