Candace Cameron Bure expresses concern that families and small businesses may not recover from the devastation caused by the Palisades wildfire.

Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles may face challenges in recovering from the wildfire that hit the affluent neighborhood, according to Candace Cameron Bure.

Over 1,000 buildings have been destroyed and more than 15,000 acres have been consumed by the Palisades fire, which was fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and ignited in the Santa Monica Mountains late Tuesday morning, according to Fox Weather's report on Wednesday.

Bure, a Pacific Palisades resident for over three decades, was "beyond words" to describe the impact the fire would have on local families and small businesses, according to her interview with Planet Chronicle Digital.

"It changes everything," the actress said Wednesday afternoon.

Since the devastation is so extensive, I can't fathom how long it will take to rebuild," Bure remarked. "Furthermore, it's uncertain whether small businesses will be able to recover or rebuild, given the insurance claims and other factors involved.

"So many fire insurance companies dropped out of areas in the canyons, making it difficult for people to obtain coverage. This is particularly overwhelming when you consider the challenges that those affected will face."

"It changes everything." — Candace Cameron Bure

Pacific Palisades is a close-knit community of homes and small businesses, and though the long-term effects of the fire are uncertain, Bure believes residents will unite.

"This community in Los Angeles places a high value on life, family, and community, and I believe that it will come together to support each other, just as it has done in the past. In particular, the community in Malibu will unite, as we have done so successfully in the past."

The Palisades fire, which has burned over 15,800 acres, is still being fought by firefighters in Pacific Palisades, a 23,431-acre area between Malibu and Santa Monica, perched in the hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

A number of celebrities living in the affluent area have been affected by the massive fire, including James Woods, Sandra Lee, and Steve Guttenberg, who have shared updates after being evacuated Tuesday afternoon.

As of Wednesday, the Palisades fire is one of six fires currently burning in Los Angeles County, with zero percent containment, according to Cal Fire. The Eaton fire, which has been burning in Altadena since Tuesday afternoon, has resulted in the deaths of five people.

The destruction from the inferno in Pacific Palisades has been "devastating," according to Bure.

She said, "I'm watching the mountain burn through my window right now. It's devastating and emotionally overwhelming. We lived in the Palisades for 30 years and sold our home last year. However, all of our friends in our community are still there."

Bure stated, "It's where we raised our kids, and they went to school, and we went to church and had frozen yogurt and did our grocery shopping. To see it completely leveled is heartbreaking, devastating, and sad. We have so many friends and family, and it's countless people that we personally know who have lost their homes."

"The hardest part now is that we're still watching it burn," Bure stated. "The winds aren't improving and won't decrease until tomorrow at 6. So, it's like you're actively trying to do something, but there's not much you can do until it settles down. It feels like it will take forever."

Since the Palisades fire on Tuesday, Bure has been in touch with her former neighbors in Los Angeles County, which remains under evacuation orders with over 100,000 residents affected.

"Bure shared that they have been consistently communicating with them and everyone has evacuated."

Valeri Bure and his wife viewed the devastation in their former neighborhood through videos posted on social media, as explained by Bure.

"The hardest part now is that we're still watching it burn." — Candace Cameron Bure

"Some houses remain, while many have disappeared," she said. "We have friends who were still waiting to hear about their home's fate and were eventually confirmed to have lost everything. It's a difficult situation."

"Although you want to assist, there's limited action you can take at present," Bure stated.

Bure, a longtime Pacific Palisades resident, recounted that her family has faced numerous wildfires over the years. However, their most challenging experience occurred when the Glass fire ravaged Napa Valley in 2020 and endangered their home in the region.

We almost lost our home, but firefighters managed to save it as flames engulfed the area.

Yes, we've experienced it. It's heartbreaking and scary. Fire, in particular, is terrifying among all natural disasters.

"Nevertheless, when it comes to fire, it seems as though you're staring at it and it feels like a living nightmare."