Paris Hilton is continuing to help her local community amid the ongoing deadly Los Angeles wildfires.
After the Palisades and Eaton Fires broke out on Tuesday, Jan. 7, Hilton revealed the next day that she and her family watched her Malibu home burn down on live TV. On Jan. 10, she shared footage of the property after it was destroyed in an Instagram video.
Two days after revealing the destruction of her home, she headed to Pasadena to aid the impacted community. On Monday, Jan. 13, the Simple Life star, 43, posted to Xassisting the Pasadena Humane Society with animals who were found after the wildfires.
She revealed there was one cat without a collar in Altadena, Calif., which was heavily impacted by the Eaton Fire. Hilton explained that the cat “has been in the shelter for the last four days 💔.”
Adding, “Please share with anyone you know from the Altadena area so we can reconnect this baby with his owner! His animal ID is A519218.”
Hilton added that her nonprofit, 11:11 Media Impacthas “contributed to support the shelter’s effortsand they are “still raising funds to help displaced families and pets.” Noting, “Every donation makes a difference in providing emergency relief, housing, and supplies. If you’re able to donate or volunteer, the Pasadena Humane Society is an incredible charity to support! ❤️🐶🐱.”
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Hilton also posted on Instagram that she “had the privilege of volunteering to support the inspiring impact work” at Baby2Baby and the Hilton in Montebello, Calif., and the Pasadena Humane Society. The Instagram carousel included several images of her and her husband, Carter Reum, with those impacted at different locations.
She also revealed she is fostering a dog named Zuzu, “whose family unfortunately had to surrender her after their home was destroyed in the wildfires.” Hilton said, “Fostering is such an important way to help when you’re able to—if you can, please consider giving a temporary or permanent home to animals in need 🏡🐾.”
The mother of two said the team “picked up essential items and gifts for the displaced families” who are staying at the Hilton in Montebello. “My heart goes out to them and being able to bring comfort and a smile to their faces is something I will never forget 💔,” she wrote.
Paris Hilton with a lost cat from Altadena at the Pasadena Humane Society.
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On Friday, Jan. 10, Hilton posted an Instagram announcing that she is working with 11:11 Media Impact to launch an emergency fund to “support displaced families with young children,” she wrote.
That day, Hilton said she would start with a personal contribution of $100,000 and noted that she would match any additional dollars raised up to $100,000. In her Monday, Jan. 13 Instagram post, she announced they had already raised over $600,000 in 3 days. They aim to reach $1 million “to provide cash assistance, housing, and essentials to those affected.”
Remnants of Paris Hilton’s Malibu house that was burned in the Palisades fire.
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Hilton is working with the emergency relief organization COREshe said. The donations will provide short-term housing and hotel stays for families, deliver essentials and supplies to evacuation centers and support local animal shelters.
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Since the fires erupted, 24 have died, at least 16 are missing, and 180,000 people across L.A. and Ventura counties have evacuated from their homes.
Additionally, several L.A. residents have been rescuing animals and assisting shelters as the fires continue and animals remain displaced. More than 80 pets boarded emergency rescue flights out of L.A. this week. The Pasadena Humane revealed on Jan. 8 that the shelter has taken in over 300 displaced pets.
Pasadena Humane Society.
Additionally, good samaritans, firefighters and Hollywood figures have rescued dogs from the rubble and horses from the flames.
The rescue efforts follow the two deadly fires, Eaton and Palisades, ravaging L.A. As of Monday, Jan. 10, the Palisades fire burned over 23,700 acres, and it is 14% contained, according to Cal Fire. The other major fire, the Eaton Fire, burned approximately 14,117 acres and is now 33% contained. Over 12,300 structures have been destroyed in the two major fires.
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