Britney Spears is among the celebrities who have been impacted by the devastating California wildfires, as her home was forced to evacuate due to rapidly spreading fires threatening parts of Los Angeles. On the evening of Thursday, January 9, the 43-year-old singer took to Instagram to share the alarming news with her followers.
In her post, Spears revealed that she had to evacuate from her mansion as the fires advanced. “Spent four hours on the road driving to a hotel,” she wrote in the caption, although she did not clarify whether she was caught in traffic with other evacuees. The singer’s fans quickly expressed concern for her safety, with many offering well-wishes.
Spears joins a long list of celebrities who have been forced to evacuate their homes, with several of them losing their residences to the blaze. Other stars affected by the fires include Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, Jeff Bridges, Adam Brody, and Billy Crystal, all of whom have seen their properties destroyed or severely damaged, told Daily Mail.
The California wildfires, which have been wreaking havoc in Los Angeles, are being fueled by two massive fires from both the east and west. The fires have consumed nearly 10,000 homes and other structures, burning through a staggering 34,000 acres (13,750 hectares), or approximately 53 square miles.
Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to ash, and the devastation continues to spread as firefighters battle the flames. As the wildfires continue to cause widespread destruction, many residents, including high-profile individuals like Spears, have had to flee their homes in a desperate attempt to stay safe.
The ongoing crisis highlights the growing concerns about climate change and the increasing severity of wildfires in California, which have become an annual disaster for the state. Despite the chaos, Spears remains safe, and her evacuation serves as a reminder of the devastation affecting so many.