Billy Crystal and Wife Janice Lose Home of Four Decades in Pacific Palisades Fire

The devastating Pacific Palisades fire, now spanning 15,000 acres, has claimed the home of actor Billy Crystal and his wife Janice. The couple’s residence, which they had cherished since 1979, was destroyed in the blaze that has ravaged the West Los Angeles area.

In a heartfelt statement to CNN, Crystal expressed his sorrow:
“Words cannot describe the enormity of the devastation we are witnessing. We ache for our friends and neighbors who have also lost their homes and businesses in this tragedy. Every inch of our house was filled with love and memories that can’t be taken away.”

While heartbroken, Crystal remains hopeful, thanking firefighters and the community for their resilience. “We pray for the safety of first responders. The Pacific Palisades is a resilient community, and we know it will rise again. It is our home.”

Crystal is one of several prominent figures affected by the fire. Actor James Woods also lost his home, sharing his grief in an emotional CNN interview. “One day you’re swimming in the pool, and the next day it’s all gone,” Woods said, describing the chaos as “an inferno.”

Oscar-winning songwriter Diane Warren revealed on Instagram that her beach house of nearly 30 years was destroyed. Despite the loss, she found hope in nature, writing, “There’s a rainbow shining on it, which I’m taking as a sign of hope.”

The fires, fueled by strong winds, began on Tuesday and have spread rapidly across Los Angeles. In addition to the Pacific Palisades, the Eaton Canyon area has been severely impacted. On Wednesday night, a new blaze broke out in the Hollywood Hills, forcing landmarks like the TCL Chinese Theatre and the Magic Castle to shut down temporarily.

As the community faces this tragedy, firefighters and first responders continue to battle the flames, working tirelessly to protect lives and property.