“This home was where we built so many precious memories,” the mother of two said

Paris Hilton, News footage of Pacific Palisades fire. Photo:WireImage; Paris Hilton/Instagram

Paris Hilton has lost her Malibu, Calif. home amid ongoing fires in the Pacific Palisades.

Hilton then announced that her 11:11 Media Impact Team had already begun contacting nonprofit organizations to find ways to help those affected within the community and surrounding areas.

Paris Hilton and Carter Reum attend the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell at Pacific Design Center on November 09, 2024 in West Hollywood, California. Getty Images for Baby2Baby

“We’re committed to offering help as soon as possible and making a meaningful difference for those who need it most,” she wrote.

The mother of two also thanked “the brave firefighters and first responders risking their lives to protect us,” referring to them as “true heroes.”

She urged residents to “stay safe and follow evacuation orders.”

“Let’s protect one another and hold onto hope that these fires will soon be contained. … We’re in this together, LA.

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Hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight. You never know when everything could change.”

In the comment section of her post, Hilton’s mother, Kathy Hilton, sweetly wrote, “

❤️❤️❤️❤️

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As of Wednesday evening, the death toll had risen to five, the Associated Press reported, citing the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department.

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The outlet also classifies the Palisades Fire as the most destructive in the history of Los Angeles County. It remains at 0% containment with over 11,800 acres burned.

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