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Zooey Deschanel is mourning the loss of her childhood home, where her parents still lived before the property was destroyed by the Palisades Fire that is still burning in Los Angeles County.
In a post on his social media, the “Elf” actor wrote that the home, “a marvel of 1920s Spanish Revival architecture,” was “full of too many incredible memories to count” and ” was one of the oldest houses in the Palisades and so spectacularly beautiful. It wasn’t a mansion but it was cozy, charming, unique and perfect for me.
She posted a photo gallery showing a striking before-and-after of the property’s facade, as well as family photos, including her sister, actress Emily Deschanel.
Zooey went on to describe some of the “best times” she had there, from Christmas dinners to baby showers, which “all disappeared into thin air.”
Acknowledging that she and her family “are not alone” with those affected by other wildfires in the region, including the Eaton Fire centered around Altadena, Deschanel wrote: “the streets of my childhood in Pacific Palisades have been virtually erased as we knew them. . So many people have lost so much.
She then expressed gratitude to those who “showed up for us, our community and Los Angeles in general,” from firefighters to friends.
“You texted and called, came to visit us, cooked us meals, sent clothes to my parents who left with nothing, entertained us with humor, and cried with us when we We needed it. Your kindness is the balm that made this situation bearable.
“To the strangers who lifted our spirits with kind gestures: you are the true meaning of community. Thank you all for showing us the kindness in your hearts. You have no idea how much this means to us,” Deschanel concluded.
The “New Girl” star joins a long list of Los Angeles residents and celebrities who have lost their homes in the still-raging wildfires, from Joshua Jackson to Milo Ventimiglia.
Thousands of people remain under evacuation notices as firefighters continue to battle the deadly Los Angeles fires, which have claimed 27 lives so far. It is hoped that fire crews will continue to make progress this weekend ahead of another round of winds fanning the fires expected next week.
Evacuees wishing to return to devastated neighborhoods to see the damage will have to wait at least another week while the hazardous materials are removed. For some, returning home is likely months away. Contaminated water and landslides remain significant risks.
CNN Deva LeeAndy Rose, Amanda Musa, Dalia Faheid, Emma Tucker And Taylor Romine contributed to this report.