Celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, have faced backlash for excessive water usage amid strict conservation measures during California’s wildfires. Kardashian was fined for exceeding her water quota by 232,000 gallons at her $60 million home, as authorities emphasized the need to conserve water for firefighting efforts. Other stars, like Sylvester Stallone and Kevin Hart, were similarly fined. The ongoing Palisades fire has devastated over 37,000 acres, claiming lives and prompting mass evacuations. Meanwhile, frustrations are rising against wealthy individuals hiring private firefighters and ignoring conservation orders due to their financial means, further showcasing the disparity during this crisis.
Anger at “entitled waste” celebrities grew last night as stars including Kim Kardashian were accused of wasting vital water resources that could have been used to save their homes.
Strict water conservation measures will be in place from 2022, with “ordinary” residents being restricted from watering their gardens for eight minutes at a time, twice a week.
Kardashian lives in a $60 million home in The Oaks, an upscale gated community near the epicenter of this week’s fire, and was accused by the city of using 232,000 gallons of water over its quota that year. He was fined by the authorities.
Other celebrities were also fined, including Sylvester Stallone and comedian Kevin Hart.
The Mail on Sunday understands that Ms Kardashian has since taken steps to conserve water.
Kim Kardashian (pictured on November 2, 2024) was fined by city officials for using 232,000 gallons of water over her quota that year.
Anger is also growing at celebrities like Sylvester Stallone, pictured in 2023, who has been accused of wasting vital water resources during the Los Angeles fires.
Kevin Hart (pictured June 2, 2024) was also fined for using more than his allotted water – which could have been used to save other homes.
Residents of Mandeville Canyon and Brentwood scramble to safety as the Palisades fire begins to burn down multi-million dollar mansions owned by celebrities (Photo: Eaton firefighters)
Last night, Ms Kardashian’s neighbor told the Mail on Sunday:
“Everyone was told to reduce water to suit the situation and reserve water for firefighting.They continued watering because they could afford to pay the fine.
There was also growing anger over wealthy people hiring private firefighters for $2,000 an hour to protect their property.
Chris Dunn, owner of Covered 6, which caters to Hollywood’s elite, told the Mail on Sunday: Demand has never been higher. ”
“This week’s events show that people cannot trust the city to protect their property,” said one wealthy source. I have money, so what do I do? ”
The Palisades fire began consuming multimillion-dollar mansions owned by celebrities, as residents of Mandeville Canyon and Brentwood scrambled to safety.
Video taken earlier today showed at least one house on fire in the valley and heavy smoke billowing near the Sepulveda Pass on Highway 405.
As thousands of City of Angels residents continue to evacuate, multiple drivers reported being stuck in traffic on Sunset Boulevard south of Mandeville Canyon.
Video from earlier today showed at least one house on fire in the canyon and heavy smoke billowing near Sepulveda Pass on Highway 405.
The hellish blaze has already claimed about 11 lives, burned more than 37,000 acres and destroyed 12,000 structures.
Californians in Mandeville Canyon and Brentwood are fleeing to safety as the Palisades fire begins to burn down multimillion-dollar mansions owned by celebrities.
According to ABC, a woman was stuck in traffic for two hours on her way to the fire station to deliver donated supplies to firefighters.
“When I first got here there was visibility and a little bit of blue skies, but things have gotten really ugly,” she told the magazine.
Firefighters and helicopters were seen circling the area, dropping large amounts of water, as the 22,660-acre fire continued to spread.
The hellish blaze has already claimed about 11 lives, burned more than 37,000 acres and destroyed 12,000 buildings.
At least 13 people remain missing, officials said.
In total, an estimated 153,000 residents are under mandatory evacuation orders, and approximately 57,000 structures remain at risk.
He added that while stopping on the road, the good Samaritan offered a place to stay for a woman in the car in front of her who had been forced to evacuate her home.
“It’s very unfortunate that something like this has to happen to bring everyone together. I hope this continues after this,” she told the publication.
Several exit ramps to the 405 Freeway were closed to restrict traffic in the West Los Angeles area, including Getty Center Drive, Skirball Center Drive, Sunset, Wilshire, Santa Monica, and Olympic Boulevard.
Firefighters and helicopters were seen circling the area, dropping large amounts of water, as the 22,660-acre fire continued to spread.
As thousands of City of Angels residents continue to evacuate, multiple drivers reported being stuck in traffic on Sunset Boulevard south of Mandeville Canyon.
At least six fires are currently burning, with the Palisades fire being the largest, according to state agency Cal Fire.
The National Weather Service warned that locally strong Santa Ana winds, a natural enemy of firefighters, could soon return.
Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon today
At least six fires are currently burning, with the Palisades fire being the largest, according to state agency Cal Fire.
The spread of the blaze has forced thousands more to evacuate their homes in the suburbs of Brentwood and Encino, an upscale neighborhood owned by celebrities including LeBron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kamala Harris.
“I pray this nightmare ends soon!” Lots of prayers,” James, who bought the luxurious Brentwood pad in 2017 for $23 million, tweeted throughout the night.
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Brentwood mansion is also under threat after Los Angeles authorities declared a countywide health emergency overnight due to poor air quality. .
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a public health order, saying the fires caused “significant deterioration in air quality” and posed “immediate and long-term risks to public health.”
Planes continue to drop fire retardant in Mandeville Canyon to build a protective barrier around homes, and federal agents continue to search for fire starters.
