Revealed: LA's most expensive and opulent properties in danger of turning to ash as devastating California fires tear through city

By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2025-01-09 14:34:55 | Updated at 2025-01-09 23:19:38 8 hours ago
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As the Los Angeles wildfires rage on, the city's billionaires have been forced to evacuate as their neighbourhoods are quickly being reduced to ash and rubble. 

At least five people have been killed as a result of the historic inferno, as heroic firefighters continue to battle hellish conditions on the front lines of at least five different fires. 

Several homes belonging to Hollywood's biggest stars have already been destroyed as the apocalyptic skies of LA continue to fill with smoke. 

The National Guard has been deployed and could send in military personnel to assist.

The LA Fire Department issued an evacuation order for people in an area within Hollywood Boulevard to the south, Mulholland Drive to the north, the 101 Freeway to the east and Laurel Canyon Boulevard to the west - all iconic addresses in showbiz.

The latest fires mean huge swathes of iconic southern California real estate from Malibu to Santa Monica, and from Pacific Palisades to Runyon Canyon, are ablaze - impacting millions caught off guard by the unprecedented spread and carnage.

Meanwhile, some of the most expensive and opulent properties in America are caught up in the blaze and are at risk of burning down as the fires continue to tear through the affluent Pacific Palisades area. 

Here is a list of the neighbourhood's most expensive homes that could be destroyed as they are surrounded by flames. 

1601 San Onofre Dr, Pacific Palisades, $78 million

The most expensive home in the Pacific Palisades, currently valued at $78 million, is at risk of destruction as the luxurious neighbourhood continues to be embattled by flames

The lavish home is owned by tech billionaire Austin Russell 

The super mansion appeared in the hit TV series 'Succession'

The most expensive home in the Pacific Palisades, currently valued at $78 million, is at risk of destruction as the luxurious neighbourhood continues to be embattled by flames. 

The lavish home, owned by tech billionaire Austin Russell, appeared in season four of hit TV series succession. 

The pad, which is decked out with next-level amenities, has caught the attention of intrigued fans.

Perched atop a hill, the real-estate six-bedroom masterpiece offers panoramic views of the city.

Its primary suite has retinal-scan security and a retractable roof for stargazing, as well as a modern parlour and a ballistic safe room. 

1601 Casale Rd, Pacific Palisades $50 million

The sprawling seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom 14 sq ft home also risks being wiped out by the blaze. 

The luxury mansion designed by Paul McClean is located in the Palisades Riviera, which is currently under strict evacuation orders. 

The area is home to some of America's richest people and continues to be embattled by hellish flames. 

The luxury mansion designed by Paul McClean is located in the Palisades Riviera, which is currently under strict evacuation orders

The sprawling seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom 14 sq ft home also risks being wiped out by the blaze

The area is home to some of America's richest people and continues to be embattled by hellish flames

The property dons a three-story waterfall and a courtyard, as well as a dining room with double-height ceilings, a gourmet kitchen and a large infinity-edge pool. 

1550 Amalfi Dr Pacific Palisades, $37 million

The Italian-style villa located on one of the Pacific Palisades' most exclusive streets could is also in danger of burning. 

The 17,000 sq ft estate boasts eight bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.

It includes a luxury dining room, a chef's kitchen and a lavish primary suite with a fireplace, sitting area and private balcony that overlooks the surrounding canyon and ocean views. 

Designed by globally recognised architect Richard Landry, the home sits on one of the biggest lots of land on the Palisades Riviera. 

The Italian-style villa located on one of the Pacific Palisades' most exclusive streets boasts eight bedrooms and 15 bathrooms

The home also dons a luxury dining room, a chef's kitchen and a lavish primary suite with a fireplace, sitting area and private balcony that overlooks the surrounding canyon and ocean views

The home sits on one of the biggest lots of land on the Palisades Riviera

The villa was designed by globally recognised architect Richard Landry

1529 Amalfi Dr Pacific Palisades, $25 million 

The $25 million home once lived in by filmmaker Joe Russo is also surrounded by flames as the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood burns. 

The luxury home is fitted with six bedroom, 10 bathrooms and sits across 9,351 sq ft. 

It comes with a wine room, stunning tree-top views, soaring windows and doors, an elevator service as well as a game room, a bar and a sauna.

The home also has an amazing screening room, an infinity pool and an outdoor fireplace. 

It was built in 2021 and its interiors were designed by the world-renowned interior design group Pierce and Ward.

The luxury home once lived in by filmmaker Joe Russo is also surrounded by flames as the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood burns

The luxury home is fitted with six bedroom, 10 bathrooms and sits across 9,351 sq ft

It comes with a wine room, stunning tree-top views, soaring windows and doors, an elevator service as well as a game room, a bar and a sauna

The home also has an amazing screening room, an infinity pool and an outdoor fireplace

It was built in 2021 and its interiors were designed by the world-renowned interior design group Pierce and Ward

It is currently listed at $25 million

1051 Vista Grande, Pacific Palisades, $24.5 million

The luxurious coastal mansion designed by architect Ardie Tavangarian spans over 11,000 square feet on 1.3 acres. 

Offering breathtaking ocean views, the seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom house is valued at a staggering $24.5 million.

Its highlights include a state-of-the-art screening room, a fully equipped gym with automated glass walls, a wellness center, a temperature controlled wine room, a four-car garage and a massive backyard decked out with an infinity-edge pool. 

The luxurious coastal mansion designed by architect Ardie Tavangarian spans over 11,000 square feet on 1.3 acres

The home is listed at $24.5 million currently 

The seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom house offers breathtaking views and dons an infinity-side pool

Its highlights include a state-of-the-art screening room, a wellness center, and a massive backyard

'Flight House', $24 million  

The iconic 'Flight House' designed by renowned architect William Hefner - valued at a whopping $23. 9 million - could soon be gone. 

The legendary home is celebrated for its timeless design, and its most notable amenities include a three-story elevator, a fully insulated safe room, a theatre, a gym an Zen gardens. 

As of Wednesday afternoon, officials haven't provided an estimate of structures damaged or destroyed in the wildfire, but they said at least 100,000 residents were under evacuation orders and nearly 30,000 structures were under threat.

At least 100,000 additional people have been warned they should consider evacuating. 

The iconic 'Flight House' designed by renowned architect William Hefner - valued at a whopping $23. 9 million - could soon be gone

The legendary home is celebrated for its timeless design, and its most notable amenities include a three-story elevator, a fully insulated safe room, a theatre, a gym an Zen gardens

As of Wednesday afternoon, officials haven't provided an estimate of structures damaged or destroyed in the wildfire, but they said at least 100,000 residents were under evacuation orders and nearly 30,000 structures were under threat

888 Toulon Drive, Pacific Palisades, $19 million

The remarkable $19 million four-bedroom home located in the highly desirable Riviera Palisades neighbourhood currently risks being wiped out in flames due to its proximity to the path of the blaze. 

The wildfire in the area has already scorched thousands of acres of land and was travelling as far as five football fields a minute. 

Built in 1994, The 8,8000 sq ft bespoke property was designed by Maryl Georgi.

It spans three levels which are all accessed by a panelled elevator, and is completed by an 100 sq ft three-car garage.

Built in 1994, The 8,8000 sq ft bespoke property was designed by Maryl Georgi

It spans three levels which are all accessed by a panelled elevator, and is completed by an 100 sq ft three-car garage

The wildfire in the area has already scorched thousands of acres of land and was travelling as far as five football fields a minute

235 Vance St Pacific Palisades, $17 million

Tucked away in the west side of the Pacific Palisades, this Californian-style home is another luxury property at risk of being set alight as the wildfires rage on. 

Currently for sale and listed at $17 million, the home has six bedrooms as well as high-end fixtures and amenities. 

Tucked away in the west side of the Pacific Palisades, this Californian-style home is another luxury property at risk of being set alight as the wildfires rage on

Currently for sale and listed at $17 million, the home has six bedrooms as well as high-end fixtures and amenities

The home also has two-and-a-half bathrooms and is located within a gated community

This includes a chef's kitchen, a massive family room and backyard, a wet bar, fireplace, a gym, sauna, a temperature-controlled wine cellar and a theatre with stadium seating. 

The home also has two-and-a-half bathrooms and is located within a gated community. 

It also has a private spa and a  two-car garage. 

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