As devastation spreads, celebrities are forced to flee their luxury homes in the wake of the Malibu wildfire.

In Malibu, the Franklin Fire remains only 7% contained, forcing celebrities like Dick Van Dyke and Cher to evacuate.

As devastation spreads, celebrities are forced to flee their luxury homes in the wake of the Malibu wildfire.
As devastation spreads, celebrities are forced to flee their luxury homes in the wake of the Malibu wildfire.

The Franklin Fire has forced thousands of people, including high-profile residents, to evacuate their homes in Malibu.

On Monday, a fire broke out in the area, intensified by dry terrain and Santa Ana winds. According to Cal Fire, six structures have been damaged and nine have been destroyed. Just 7% of the fire has been contained.

Many celebrities, including Dick Van Dyke, Jane Seymour, and Brooke Burke, shared their grief on social media after their community was devastated, with many people fleeing with their children and pets.

A map depicts the approximate location of Jane Seymour, Dick Van Dyke and Mark Hamill's homes as wildfires continue to tear through Southern California.
A map depicts the approximate location of Jane Seymour, Dick Van Dyke and Mark Hamill's homes as wildfires continue to tear through Southern California.  (Planet Chronicle)
A home completely engulfed by fire being worked on in Malibu
Firefighters approach a home engulfed in flames. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Dick Van Dyke

Van Dyke, a cherished legend, informed his followers that he and his wife Arlene Silver were compelled to depart from Malibu.

"We safely evacuated with our animals except for our cat Bobo, who escaped as we were leaving. We're praying for his safety and the survival of our community in Serra Retreat, which is being affected by terrible fires," Van Dyke wrote on his official Facebook page Wednesday.

A photo of the exterior of Dick Van Dyke's Malibu home inset a photo of Dick Van Dyke smiling in a classic tuxedo on the carpet
Dick Van Dyke fled his Malibu home with his wife and most of his pets. He located his cat Bobo when he returned home. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images; Apex/Mega)

The veteran actor later commented that he had reunited with his feline friend.

Van Dyke shared that Animal Control was called in to assist with the search for Bobo, who was found easily and unharmed upon returning home this morning.

On Thursday morning, Van Dyke narrated the harrowing evacuation process on the "Today" show.

"As the fire approached the hill, he said, 'You could see it coming over the hill.' He was attempting to crawl to the car, but he had exhausted himself and couldn't get up. Three neighbors came and carried him out, then returned and put out the fire in the guest house, saving him."

Mark Hamill looks off into the distance with his mouth slightly ajar on the red carpet
Mark Hamill provided some levity amid the wildfire raging across Malibu.  (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images)

Mark Hamill

Due to the Franklin wildfire, Mark Hamill was unable to evacuate Malibu and had to alert fans on social media about being in lockdown.

The 73-year-old wrote, "Stay safe everyone! My elderly-recluse lifestyle allows me to remain indoors."

Brooke Burke

Burke, the former "Dancing with the Stars" champion and TV personality, and her family are safe after evacuating their Malibu home. She shared photos on Instagram, including one of herself standing beside a firefighter who appeared to be canvasing the area.

Brooke Burke smiles in a brown dress on the carpet with a black Van Cleef necklace inset a photo of Brooke wearing a blue mask standing next to a firefighter in an Instagram story
Brooke Burke gave an update on her family after evacuating Malibu. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images; Brooke Burke Instagram)

Malibu's community is resilient and determined to protect their beloved home despite facing disaster after disaster. The writer expresses gratitude for the friends, family, gardeners, helpers, neighbors, and the 1000+ first responders, law enforcement, volunteers, and workers who helped save so much. The writer also acknowledges the bravery of the firefighters who are trying to navigate the uncertainty of Mother Nature and the wicked winds.

Burke shared on her Instagram story that her children, animals, and home were all safe.

"Our friends and neighbors are heartbroken, just like us, and can't say the same thing. Wild times in Malibu," she said.

Jane Seymour

On Wednesday, Seymour posted eerie images of Malibu on fire on Instagram.

Fire in Malibu with a cameraman in the shot videoing the fire
Jane Seymour shared a photo of the raging fire. (Jane Seymour/Instagram)

"The fires in our community are a stark reminder of how quickly life can change. However, my family and I were fortunate enough to evacuate safely. My thoughts are with those who are still in harm's way, the brave firefighters risking everything to protect us, and the many who call Malibu home. Let's continue to support each other, stay informed, and remain hopeful. Our community is strong, and together we'll see through these challenging times."

Exterior shot of Jane Seymour's home with a red/orange sky
Jane Seymour photographed the exterior of her home, showing how close the fire was to her property. (Jane Seymour/Instagram)

Seymour posted a video of the intense fire, stating that she and her family were forced to evacuate the region.

Despite the Franklin Fire's proximity to our home in Malibu, we are grateful for the firefighters who are risking their lives to protect our community.

The fire serves as a reminder of our shared strength, bravery, resilience, and compassion, which unite us during challenging times. Let us continue to support and uplift one another, as we have always done.

Jane Seymour in a red jumpsuit and floral cardigan lays sideways with her legs in the air on a black chair
Jane Seymour, who lives in Malibu, was forced to evacuate her home with her family. (Stephane Cardinale/Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

"Thank you to all those bravely battling the flames and safeguarding us. Your courage is truly remarkable."

Mira Sorvino

Mira Sorvino in a black jacket smiles for the camera on the carpet in Los Angeles
Mira Sorvino says she and her family successfully fled Malibu. (Andrew Toth/WireImage/Getty images)

Mira Sorvino, the star of "Mighty Aphrodite," prayed for her community in Malibu after evacuating. In a message to X, she wrote, "All my Malibu friends and neighbors, I pray that you are safe. We evacuated in the middle of the night, with all our kids and pets accounted for! These are scary times!"

Sorvino and her spouse, actor Christopher Backus, have four offspring, two of whom are minors.

Cher

Cher purses her lips on the carpet in a sparkly black outfit
Cher reportedly evacuated her home in Malibu due to the Franklin Fire. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

The New York Times first reported that Cher was forced to evacuate her Malibu home. A representative for the singer told Planet Chronicle Digital that the singer, 78, "has not returned home yet."

Several stars who own property in the area have been contacted by Planet Chronicle Digital.

by Caroline Thayer

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