Mark Hamill was forced to flee his Malibu home as dangerous wildfires continue to spread through Southern California.
The “Star Wars” actor, 73, posted a statement on Instagram Tuesday night where he detailed his and his family’s “last-minute” evacuation.
“Personal Fire Update: 7pm- Evacuated Malibu so last-minute there (were) small fires on both sides of the road as we approached [Pacific Coast Highway],” Hamill wrote.
Mark Hamill’s Instagram statement. @markhamill/InstagramHamill said that at 8:15 p.m., he and his wife, Marilou York, and their dog, Trixie, arrived at his daughter Chelsea’s house in Hollywood.
Marilou York and Mark Hamill at the 15th Annual Governors Awards in November 2024. John Salangsang/Shutterstock
“Most horrific fire since ’93,” he added, before telling everyone to “STAY SAFE.”
Fans reacted to Hamill’s wildfire update in the comments section — with a notable “Star Wars” reference.
Mark Hamill with his dog. X/Mark Hamill“Stay safe and of course the force is with you,” one fan wrote.
“May the force be with the good hearted during the rough days,” another fan said.
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The three fires still burning in LA as of Tuesday — Hurst, Palisades and Eaton — and the acreage they have burned. New York PostSomeone else commented, “I hope you’re alright, Mark! And I mean this in all seriousness but may the Force be with you…”
“Stay safe pal. I wish you and your family love and support,” a fourth fan wrote.
Marilou York and Mark Hamill at the 2024 Academy Museum Gala. FilmMagicThe devastating wildfire started in the Pacific Palisades around 10:30 a.m. and has torn through other areas, including in Malibu and Santa Monica.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as the fires have burned more than 3,000 acres, including several homes, and has zero containment as of Wednesday morning, according to CalFire.
The wildfire burns homes along Pacific Coast Highway. Getty Images
The Palisades fire ravages a neighborhood on Jan. 7. AP
A house on fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles. AFP via Getty ImagesOther LA-based celebrities have been forced to evacuate their homes amid the crisis, including Mandy Moore, Eugene Levy and James Woods.
Levy told the Los Angeles Times that he got trapped in traffic of other fleeing residents attempting to leave the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Map of celebrity homes near California wildfire. Page Six
Eugene Levy at “The Lion King” opening night show in Toronto in November 2024. Getty Images“The smoke looked pretty black and intense over Temescal Canyon,” the “American Pie” star, 78, said. “I couldn’t see any flames but the smoke was very dark.”
Reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag lost their Pacific Palisades home in the massive blaze, according to TMZ, just hours after Pratt shared a video of a plane dropping water on the nearby flames on Instagram.
Spencer Pratt watches the blaze. APEX / MEGA“Police Academy” actor Steve Guttenberg jumped into action to help fire crews battle the blaze in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday.
A local news station captured the 66-year-old out moving cars to make room for fire trucks to drive into the endangered community.
Steve Guttenberg talking to reporters about the fire. KTLAGuttenberg implored residents to “move their cars” so that the fire crews can help people in need on Palisades Drive.
“There are families up there, there are pets up there. There are people who really need help,” he said while visibly emotional.
The cause of the wildfire is unknown.
