The DJ and heiress revealed the devastation caused by the Pacific Palisades fire in a video shared on Thursday, Jan. 9

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Paris Hilton at the Fashion Trust U.S. 2024 Awards; Paris Hilton beach front Malibu home destroyed by the Palisades fire, Paris

Paris Hilton pictured beside an image of her destroyed home . Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; MEGA

Paris Hilton has revealed the shocking remains of her Malibu home.

The DJ and heiress, 43, revealed on Wednesday, Jan. 8 that she learned her home had been destroyed while watching the news in a live segment.

She shared footage of the property after it was destroyed in the Pacific Palisades fire in a video shared to Instagram a day later.

“I’m standing here in what used to be our home, and the heartbreak is truly indescribable.💔🥺,” Hilton wrote in the post’s caption. “When I first saw the news, I was in complete shock—I couldn’t process it. But now, standing here and seeing it with my own eyes, it feels like my heart has shattered into a million pieces.😢💔.”

The footage showed that all that appeared to be left was the building’s entrance amid large piles of rubble and collapsed walls. There were also still small fires burning underneath the broken pieces.

She continued, “This house wasn’t just a place to live— It was where we dreamed, laughed, and created the most beautiful memories as a family. “

“It was where Phoenix’s little hands made art that I’ll cherish forever, where love and life filled every corner. To see it reduced to ashes… it’s devastating beyond words.💔,” Hilton said.

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From left: London Marilyn, Paris Hilton, Phoenix Barron and Carter Reum.Paris Hilton/Instagram

The star — who shares son Phoenix Barron, 23 months, and daughter London Marilyn, 14 months, with husband Carter Reum — added that she’s even more heartbroken knowing “this isn’t just my story.”

“So many people have lost everything. It’s not just walls and roofs—it’s the memories that made those houses homes,” Hilton said. “It’s the photos, the keepsakes, the irreplaceable pieces of our lives.😭”

Paris Hilton beach front Malibu home destroyed by the Palisades fire, Paris

Paris Hilton’s beach front Malibu home.MEGA

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However, the mother of two went on to say that she was filled with gratitude for the safety of her loved ones and pets, as well as to the firefighters and volunteers “risking their lives to fight these fires.🥺🙏”

Hilton thanked everyone for their prayers and kindness before encouraging others going through the same pain to know they were not alone.

“We’re in this together,” she said. “We will rebuild, we will heal, and we will rise stronger than before.”

Paris Hilton Visits Her Home Destroyed by Fire

Rubble left from Paris Hilton’s home.Paris Hilton/X

“Let this be a reminder to hold your loved ones close. Cherish the moments,” Hilton wrote. “Life can change in an instant, and it’s the love we share that truly matters. I’m sending all my love to everyone who is hurting right now.🥺🙏.”

As of Thursday, Jan. 9, over 100,000 Los Angeles residents were under evacuation orders. The L.A. fire department also confirmed on Wednesday, Jan. 8 that five civilians had died.

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester, Anna Faris, Heidi Montag Pratt and Spencer Pratt, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes and Cameron Mathison are among the celebrities who have lost their homes.