Chris Pratt Speaks Out About 'Unimaginable Tragedy' of L.A. Fires: 'We Are Absolutely Devastated'

Mar. 15, 2025

Chris Pratt in New York City on May 23, 2024.Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty

Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty

Chris Prattis “absolutely devastated for the community of Los Angeles” as theSouthern California wildfirescontinue.

“This is an unimaginable tragedy and my heart goes out to those who have lost everything during this time,” continued Pratt, 45, who is married toKatherine Schwarzenegger. (The pairshare three children: daughtersLyla, 4, andEloise, 2, plus newborn sonFord, 9 weeks.)

He went on, “If you or anyone you know might need help, I’ll share some resources in the following slides,” concluding his message, “God Bless.”

Chris Pratt’s Instagram Stories post about the L.A. fires on Jan. 9, 2025.Chris Pratt/Instagram

Chris Pratt/Instagram

The fires have spread quickly in different parts of the city, including the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena and the Hollywood Hills. Information is still evolvingabout the scale of the destructionand when the blazes will start to be contained.

As of Thursday, there have been at least 10 fire-related deaths in the Los Angeles area, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said.

PerCNN, authorities have “received notification” for these deaths. The medical examiner did not release the names of those who have died since “all cases are pending identification and legal next of kin notification.”

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Wildfire in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, on Jan. 7, 2025.Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty

Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg via Getty

Among the more than 80,000 people displaced were celebrities, many of whom have called the area home for decades. Some, includingLeighton MeesterandAdam Brody,Ricki Lake,Cary Elwes,Cameron Mathison, andSpencer PrattandHeidi Montag, have lost their houses.

Pratt’s ex-wifeAnna Faris, with whom he shares 12-year-old sonJack, was also among those wholost her home in the fires.

“Anna and her family are safe and very grateful," a rep for theScary Movieactress, 48, told PEOPLE Jan. 8.

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source: people.com