
NCIS: LA Actor Loses Home to Palisades Fire: ‘Grateful We Are Together’
By Movieguide® Contributor
NCIS: LOS ANGELES actor Eric Christian Olsen lost his home in the Palisades Fire. His wife, Sarah Wright Olsen, revealed the devastating news on Instagram.
“It’s impossible to put into words these last few days,” she began in the post shared revealed photos of the rumble. “We are together and safe and surrounded by love. Thank you to uncle Dave and aunt Dani who took in so many of us. We lost our home. It was one of the first areas to go.”
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Even the couple’s children — Winter Story, 4, Esmé Olivia, 8, and Wyatt Oliver, 11 — recognized the loss of precious memories and milestones that occurred in their home.
“Our kids have said ‘we all took our first steps there,’” Sarah continued. “It’s so hard to say goodbye to our gorgeous town, our special school and this place we have loved for 13 years. But we are so so grateful we are together and for the outpouring of love. We have received so many messages from friends offering their homes, food, clothing, hugs, things for the kids, support and we are just blown away. 😭 it’s what keeps making us tear up. Thank you it means so much to us. More soon. ❤️”
The Olsens are just one of many LA stars who lost their homes to the fires that began ravaging the area two weeks ago.
Great American Family star Cameron Mathison was one of the first to reveal his home burned to the ground.
“We are safe, but this is what’s left of our beautiful home,” he posted on Instagram. “Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their own someday.”
“Thanks to all who reached out and checked in. Can’t respond to all so wanted to give an update here,” Mathison, who attended Movieguide®’s awards gala last year, added. “Sending so many prayers to everyone being affected by these fires.”
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The destructive fires began Jan. 7, and as of Jan. 17, 27 people have died as a result. ABC News reported that firefighters are still battling fires across 45 square miles of LA County. The Palisades Fire has destroyed 5,000 buildings, covering 23,000 square acres. It’s at 31% containment.
PEOPLE reported that this has been the most destructive firestorm in the city’s history.