At least 31 people are dead and thousands of homes have been destroyed in three dangerous wildfires which are burning across California.
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All of the celebrities who have evacuated or lost their homes as wildfires spread across California
A-listers like Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian-West are among the thousands of people who have been evacuated from their homes as wildfires blaze through California.
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The Camp Fire, in northern California, started Thursday morning, killing at least 29 people and burning the entire 27,000-population town of Paradise.
Meanwhile, two smaller fires — The Woolsey and Hill Fires — also started on Thursday to the south, and are burning through parts of Ventura and the outskirts of Los Angeles, shutting down stretches of the freeway. Another small fire broke out on Friday morning inside the city limits of LA.
You can see a map of the fires here.
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So far there are two reported deaths from the southern California fires, and at least 150 homes have been burned, according to southern California officials, with that number expected to rise.
Among those properties threatened are a number of celebrity homes, and A-listers were among the 250,000 people in Ventura and LA countries who had already been evacuated as of Friday night.
Here are all of the celebrities who have evacuated their homes during the fires so far.
Kim Kardashian-West
Kim Kardashian-West was forced to flee her Hidden Hills property within one hour on Thursday night, according to People, after coming home to find that the wildfire in her neighborhood was burning out of control.
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She filmed the flames from her private jet and shared the aerial video to her Instagram stories, telling fans she was evacuating and asking them to "pray for Calabasas."
She then tweeted that she had "heard the flames have hit our property at our home in Hidden Hills but now are more contained and have stopped at the moment."
I heard the flames have hit... @ Kim Kardashian West
Kardashian-West also shared a picture on Instagram where she told followers she was trying to take her mind off the fire.
Trying to get my mind off o... @ kimkardashian
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Caitlyn Jenner
Jenner was forced to leave her home in the Malibu hills, explaining on Instagram that she'd gone to a safe house.
A couple of days later, Jenner posted an update explaining that she'd made it back to her house and it hadn't been destroyed, but that it was "devastating here in Malibu" and the hills are "scorched" and "fried."
Update from us... @ caitlynjenner
Kourtney Kardashian
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Kim's sister Kourtney lives in the area of Calabasas, and also chose to evacuate.
According to People, she shared a photo of her car trunk packed with bags saying: "I pray that everyone is kept safe and protected from these fires. No Calabasas tonight."
Khloé Kardashian
After monitoring the situation for a number of hours, Khloé Kardashian tweeted that she had "left with the clothes on my back but I think I packed Trues entire bedroom and closet in my car."
I just left with the clothe... @ Khlo#emo#
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Kylie Jenner
On Sunday, Jenner posted on her Instagram story to say that "the fire is so close to my house" and that she's "hoping everyone is staying safe."
She added: "I'm hoping for the best," Cosmopolitan reports.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga shared an Instagram story telling fans she had been evacuated and showing the smoke surrounding her house.
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She then tweeted her prayers amid the fires, adding that she was "sitting here with many of you wondering if my home will burst into flames."
I am thinking so deeply for... @ Lady Gaga
She shared a second tweet thanking the "fire fighters, police, first and emergency responders for doing above and beyond everything you can do to help us. You are true heroes."
Will Smith
Smith first took to his Instagram stories to make a "daddy assessment" of the fire, but said he and his family had not yet been evacuated.
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"We are prepared to evacuate as soon as we get the word," he said.
He posted hours later where he showed fans the fires approaching, saying: "We are not in the evacuation zone but I don't like it, so we are going to go."
Gerard Butler
Actor Butler revealed on social media that his house had been completely destroyed by the fires.
"Returned to my house in Malibu after evacuating. Heartbreaking time across California," he said.
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Orlando Bloom
Bloom shared a photo on Instagram of his street ablaze, thanking the "brave firefighters."
this is my street as of two... @ orlandobloom
Iggy Azalea
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Iggy Azalea tweeted that she couldn't get home to any of her things and was "genuinely concerned" about her home burning down.
Iam genuinely concerned abo... @ IGGY AZALEA
However, she then followed up in a subsequent tweet, explaining that her house was safe.
My house is safe guys, than... @ IGGY AZALEA
Liam Payne
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Former One Direction member Liam Payne took to Twitter to reveal that his home was at risk. "I think I’m about to lose my house and its memories," he wrote.
My heart goes out to everyo... @ Liam
Robin Thicke
Thicke posted an Instagram photo of smoke billowing above his home, stating: "Our home is just to the left."
Our home is just to the lef... @ robinthicke
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However he later posted again, explaining that he was "safe and surrounded by friends and family."
... @ robinthicke
Jessica Simpson
Simpson revealed on Instagram that she and her family had been evacuated for 48 hours as of Sunday.
Praying for everyone in Cal... @ jessicasimpson
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Alyssa Milano
The "Who’s The Boss" star tweeted that she evacuating taking just her "kids, dogs, computer, and Doc Marten boots."
I just had to evacuate my h... @ Alyssa Milano
In her latest update she revealed that she is yet to be able to return home.
UPDATE: Still evacuated. We... @ Alyssa Milano
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Cher
Cher tweeted that the fire was getting closer, adding "I'm worried about my house, but there is nothing I can do."
I#emo#m worried about my house?... @ Cher
She later said that the fire was across the street from her house.
Getting ready for show.Such... @ Cher
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Rob Lowe
"Parks and Recreation" actor Rob Lowe shared an Instagram photo showing his son and nephews helping evacuations and bringing food to the firefighters "somewhere in the hills above Thousand Oaks."
My son and nephews helping ... @ robloweofficial
Mark Hamill
The actor revealed that the fire was "dangerously close" to his home, but that he and his family were safe.
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Rainn Wilson
"The Office" star Rainn Wilson's home was evacauted due to nearby fires in Thousand Oaks, the same location as a fatal mass shooting on Wednesday.
He shared a tweet sending his prayers to the people Thousand Oaks.
My House has been evacuated... @ RainnWilson
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Wilson added that he and his family had travelled abroad to ensure they're safe.
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Eddie McClintock
Actor Eddie McClintock tweeted that he had been evacuated from Old Agoura, saying: "Things just got real."
That#emo#s it. We#emo#ve been evac... @ Eddie McClintock
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He later updated fans saying that he'd been able to return home, and his house had survived.
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Guillermo del Toro
The "Shape of Water" director wrote on Twitter that he evacuated his home on Thursday night.
Evacuated last night. Bleak... @ Guillermo del Toro
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He later shared that Bleak House, a museum which isn't his primary residence, had experienced some damage.
Just an update: Bleak Hous... @ Guillermo del Toro
Melissa Etheridge
The singer-songwriter was forced to evacuate her home and seek shelter in a hotel in Santa Monica.
Well, well, as if life need... @ Melissa Etheridge
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Two days later, she said she was yet to return home.
Still evacuated. Blessed th... @ Melissa Etheridge
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