Steve Guttenberg Joins First Responders to Battle Palisades Fires

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Steve Guttenberg interrupted a news station’s regularly scheduled programming with an “important announcement” amid Los Angeles wildfires.

As massive brush fires, exacerbated by winds up to nearly 100 mph, raged across the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, the Three Men and a Baby actor jumped into action to help with evacuation efforts. And, interrupting a live KTLA 5 news report, he urged others to do their part as well.

“What’s happening is people take their keys with them as if they’re in a parking lot,” Steve told reporter Gene Kang during the Jan. 7 broadcast. “This is not a parking lot.”

“We really need people to move their cars,” he continued. “If you leave your car behind, leave the key in there so a guy like me can move your car so that these fire trucks can get up there. It’s really, really important.”

Along with making a path for the fire department to battle the flames—which spanned over 10,000 acres—there were 50,000 residents trying to get to safer ground. And as many were bumping into difficulties getting through the congested traffic, Steve could see the gravity of the situation firsthand. 

“There are people stuck up there,” the 66-year-old said, pointing up the hill to the slow-moving traffic. “So we’re trying to clear Palisades Drive and I’m walking up there as far as I can moving cars.”

“There are families up there, there are pets up there,” the It Takes Two star explained. “There are people who really need help.”

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Steve further urged his neighbors to get to safety—even if it meant leaving their belongings behind.

“Don’t worry about your personal property,” the actor added. “Just get out. Get your loved ones and get out.”

And among those that were forced to leave everything behind were The Hills alums Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. Though they were able to safely evacuate their Pacific Palisades home, they shared that they lost their home in the process.

"I'm watching our house burn down on the security cameras," Spencer said in a Snapchat video Jan. 7, later adding that it was a “nightmare came true.”

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Later confirming the unsalvageable destruction, his sister Stephanie Pratt showed her support on social media.

"I am beyond heartbroken for my brother, Heidi & the kids," Stephanie wrote on her Instagram Story Jan. 7. "And to all of our friends and neighbors who have lost their houses today."

"Just spoke to my dad - he tried to save my brother's house but the wind is so strong there was nothing he could do," she continued. "My parents evacuated safely and are watching the fire rage towards their house on security cameras."

Meanwhile, others—like Jamie Lee Curtis and Mandy Moore—were left wondering if they would have a home to return to.

“My community and possibly my home is on fire,” the Freaky Friday actress wrote in the caption of her Jan. 8 Instagram post. “My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes. Many other communities as well.”

“We ALL take everything for granted because we are all living our lives,” she added, “but when it hits your community, it's particularly shocking.”

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For more stars that have shared their experiences with the tragic California wildfires, keep reading…

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President Joe Biden

“To the residents of Southern California: We are with you,” President Joe Biden wrote in a Jan. 8 Instagram post. “My team has provided 24/7 weather forecast support, sent 5 Air Tankers and 10 firefighting helicopters, prepositioned dozens of fire engines, approved grants to reimburse firefighting costs, and I've approved Governor Newsom's request for a Major Disaster Declaration.”

“To the brave men and women who ran towards danger over the past 24 hours in Southern California, I want you to know your President, and the rest of the country, is with you,” he wrote in another post to Instagram. “You suited up and risked your lives to save the lives of your fellow Americans. We are indebted to you.”

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California Governor Gavin Newsom

A day after the Governor of California declared a state of emergency and warned residents to heed officials’ warnings, he thanked President Joe Biden for his support throughout the devastation. “Thank you @potus for your swift response,” he wrote to Instagram Jan. 8, “and aid to California as we work to battle these unprecedented wildfires.”

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Cameron Mathison

The General Hospital actor shared that, while he and his family safely escaped the blaze, they sadly lost their home. He shared harrowing footage to Instagram Jan. 8 of the destroyed home’s rubble, writing, “This is what’s left of our beautiful home. Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their own someday.”

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Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag 

The Hills alums shared on Jan. 7 that their home sadly burned down during the Palisades fire in Los Angeles.

In a tear-filled TikTok post, Heidi, who evacuated with Spencer and their two sons, shared, “I’m so sad our house is gone. I’m so sad for everyone else going through the same thing. It’s really hard losing your house and everything you worked hard for. So horrible.”

They weren’t the only family members to lose homes in the fire, as Spencer also shared an image to his Instagram Story of a destroyed home, noting alongside crying emojis, “My parents house gone.”

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Sandra Lee

The TV chef revealed on Instagram, “I don’t have a home anymore, my house is gone.” In the aftermath of her evacuation, she noted “everybody is safe” but said, “I don’t know how to compartmentalize this, I don’t know what to do. So, the only thing I can do is go to work, and I’m gonna go to work today like I go to work every day.”

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Jennifer Love Hewitt

The I Know What You Did Last Summer star expressed her gratitude to those who’ve shown support amid the devastating experience. “I have no words,” she wrote on Instagram Jan. 8. “Only prayers and holding as much hope as I can for our home and our kids while we watch everything burn. Thank you to every first responder fighting so hard for all of us. Thank you to every friend who reached out and new person I have hugged in tears in the last 24 hours.”

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Dan Levy

The Schitt’s Creek star posted an eerie photo to his Instagram Story Jan. 8 of the wildfire’s smoke blocking the sun, writing, “This is the view from my window this morning. Heartbroken for my family, my friends, and the people of LA affected by these catastrophic fires.”

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Maria Shriver

California’s former First Lady took to Instagram Jan. 8 to share her sentiments, writing, “Heartbreaking, devastating, beyond belief. Everything is gone. Our neighborhood, our restaurants. All our friends have lost everything. We have evacuated, but are safe. But people have lost everything.”

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Chet Hanks

The son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson wrote on his Instagram Story Jan. 7, “The neighborhood I grew up in is burning to the round rn. Pray for the Palisades.”

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Alabama Barker & Landon Barker

Travis Barker's kids Landon, 21, and Alabama, 19, shared they were forced to leave their residences amid the devastation.

"Just evacuated from my home due to wild fires in Los Angeles, please be safe!!,” Alabama wrote. “They are saying the fires are spreading foodball field amounts in seconds."

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Chris Pratt

"Please send prayers and strength tonight to everyone in Los Angeles affected by these devastating fires," the Marvel star wrote on Instagram Jan. 7. "Los Angeles is in a state of emergency and over 30,000 have been ordered to evacuate."

He added, "Thank you to the brave firefighters and first responders who are working tirelessly to protect lives, homes, and wildlife as they battle fast-moving wildfire fueled by fierce winds. You are true heroes, and we are endlessly grateful for your sacrifice and courage."

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Mandy Moore

The This Is Us alum—who is mom to three kids with husband Taylor Goldsmith—shared an update on her family after having to evacuate their home.

"Evacuated and safe with kids, dog and cats,” she wrote on Instagram Stories Jan. 7. “ Praying and grateful for the first responders."

Later she noted she didn’t “know if our place made it” when adding, “Grateful for the kindness of friends that we had a place to land last night. Trying to shield the kids from the immense sadness and worry I feel. Praying for everyone in our beautiful city. So gutted for the destruction and loss.”

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Josh Gad

From his home, the Frozen actor posted the heartbreaking sight of flames sweeping over Los Angeles in the distance.

“I have never seen flames from my house like this ever,” Josh said in his Jan. 7 Instagram post, “this is insanity. I hope everyone is staying safe tonight. Lots of love, lots of prayers.”

And the 43-year-old wrote a message of support to anyone affected and to those taking action to help the community.

“I hope everyone is staying safe tonight in the affected fire areas in Los Angeles,” he wrote in the caption. “My deepest gratitude and appreciation goes out to our brave fire and rescue and police forces who are doing everything in their power to keep the residents of Los Angeles safe right now.”

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Jason Kennedy

The E! News alum said he and his family are “safe and evacuated” and shared video of destroyed homes to Instagram Jan. 8. “All night and into today I’ve talked to friends who lost homes,” he wrote in the caption. “It’s far from over and we need a miracle for these winds to stop and fires to be put out. There is deep anguish in a city that I love so much. Please pray with me.”

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Hailey Bieber

Reposting an informational post on the fires that are “burning more than 1,200 acres,” to her Instagram Stories Jan. 7, the Rhode Beauty founder wrote, “Praying everyone is safe.”

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Khloe Kardashian

Sharing a message of gratitude for firefighters and first responders, the Kardashians star wrote in an Instagram Story post, "Thank you for your unwavering dedication and courage in the face of these devastating fires in CA. Your selflessness, resilience and tireless efforts to protect lives and communities are deeply appreciated."

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Jamie Lee Curtis

The actress shared a heartbreaking message Jan. 7, noting that she was unsure about the state of her home amid the conditions.

"My community and possibly my home is on fire," she wrote on Instagram. "My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes. Many other communities as well."

"It is a terrifying situation and I'm grateful to the firefighters and all of the good Samaritans who are helping people get out of the way of the blaze," she added. "Neighbors have taken care of neighbors. We ALL take everything for granted because we are all living our lives but when it hits your community, it's particularly shocking."

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Olivia Culpo

Olivia—who is married to San Francisco 49ers Christian McCaffrey—shared a message of support on her Jan. 7 Instagram Stories.

“Praying for everyone affected by these devastating fires,” she wrote. “Thank you to the heroes working tirelessly to protect our communities and wildlife.“

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James Woods

The Vampires actor was one of the many that lost his home to the destructive fires—but he tried to stay hopeful amid the tragedy.

“We renovated a home after COVID and just finished last month,” the 77-year-old wrote on X, formerly Twitter, Jan. 7. “To all the lovely people offering care and love, I’ll say this. There is no possession as priceless as friends and good neighbors during a tragedy.”

“I can’t believe the blessings we enjoy,” he added, “and I am humbly grateful.”

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Mark Hamill

After evacuating from his Malibu home, the Star Wars actor detailed his experience with a “personal fire update” on behalf of himself, wife Marilou York and pup Trixie.

“7pm—Evacuated Malibu so last-minute,” the 73-year-old wrote in his Instagram post, “small fires on both sides of the road as we approached PCH.”

“8:15pm—Marilou, Trixie & I arrive at Chelsea’s house in Hollywood,” he said. “Most horrific fire since ’93, STAY SAFE!”

And in hindsight, Mark realized he may have underplayed the size of the fires he witnessed on his way to safety.

“There [were] small fires,” he wrote in the caption of his follow-up, adding, “gimme a break- we were fleeing for our lives. Stay Safe Everyone.”

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Steve Guttenberg

The Police Academy actor stepped into action to help move cars on Palisades Drive out of the way of the firetrucks. And he implored others to do their part with an “important announcement.”

“What’s happening is people take their keys with them as if they’re in a parking lot,” the 66-year-old told local news station KTLA 5 Jan. 7. “This is not a parking lot.”

 “We really need people to move their cars,” he explained, “so if you leave your car behind, leave the key in there so a guy like me can move your car so that these fire trucks can get up there.”

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Florence Pugh

The Little Women actress reacted to the city’s devastating fires, writing on her Instagram Story Jan. 8, “I’m just sending so much love to all of you in LA. I’m so sorry this has happened again. It’s scary to even watch from my phone, I can’t imagine how it must feel being in it.”

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