Tori Spelling Shares Hilarious Story Of Returning To LA Home Amid Wildfires

Tori Spelling shared details about evacuating her home during the recent Los Angeles fires on the most recent episode of her “MisSPELLING” podcast. As she recounted her family’s escape on the show, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” actress discussed the chaotic yet amusing aspects of the experience and the unexpected realization she had upon returning home.

When Tori Spelling and her five children—Liam, 17, Stella, 16, Hattie, 13, Finn, 12, and Beau, 7—went back to their house after the fires were under control, her initial concern was the possibility of looting having occurred.

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Tori Spelling Explains How She Went From Panic To Perspective

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After evacuating with her children, Spelling revisited her home following the fire incident. Her first thought upon returning was the fear of potential burglary having taken place.

“I walk through our front door. You guys, I’m not an alarmist,” Spelling shared during the Friday, January 24 episode. “I walked in and I gasped. I thought while we were gone, someone had broken in and burglarized our home.”

However, upon closer inspection, she realized the mess was not the result of intruders. “I mean, it looked like people had come in and just trashed our house. Then I realized, oh sh-t, no, this is just the way I live.”

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Tori Spelling’s Wake-Up Call

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Spelling and her children evacuated to an Airbnb in Camarillo, just north of Los Angeles, where they took refuge. The experience gave Spelling a new perspective on material possessions.

“That’s when it really dawned on me that when all of this settles down, I know it’s just stuff. I’ve seen the devastation, the loss, friends, families, people displaced, people that have lost everything,” Spelling continued. “When you’re lucky enough that you still have your home and you still have your things, it really put it into perspective that it’s like, God, I have so much stuff.”

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Inspired by the loss others endured, Spelling announced her plans to declutter and donate. “I’m happy and excited to give back. Everybody around us in L.A. is losing their stuff and needing things. I’m ready to let go and help.”

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The Evacuation: Chaos And Close Calls

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Spelling also recounted the sheer chaos of packing up their lives with just 30 minutes to spare. “In 30 minutes or less, we packed up six lives and three animals,” she said. “I don’t know how we did it.”

She admitted to freezing while standing in her closet, unsure of what to take. “Here’s me, a self-professed hoarder my whole life, and… it could all be gone. I didn’t know what to grab.”

Her eclectic choices included a seashell from her uncle, crystals for “good energy,” family photos, and pet food. Meanwhile, her prized designer shoes stayed behind. “I looked down at my Louboutins and Balenciagas and thought, ‘What does it matter?’”

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The family crammed into their car, which Spelling described as “like Tetris on the next level—just jammed in.” Small arguments broke out as they packed, but Spelling maintained a focus on survival.

Driving Through The Fire

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One of the most harrowing moments came when Spelling and her kids drove directly into the fire while heading to their temporary shelter.

“I looked, and we could see the fire. Smoke was coming through the vents,” she recalled. “I told the kids, ‘Grab a T-shirt, cover your mouth, hold your breath, and we’re driving right through it.'”

Despite the panic, the family made it safely through. “We drove past it, and the kids were able to breathe again,” she said, likening the moment to a scene from a disaster movie.

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The LA Wildfires Have Affected Many Across California

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Spelling joins a growing number of celebrities whose homes have been devastated by the wildfires, including Anna Faris, Cameron Mathison, Diane Warren, and Paris Hilton. Meanwhile, stars like Kid Cudi, Mario Lopez, and Bebe Rexha have shared their own harrowing evacuation stories as the fires continue to spread at an alarming rate.

She added, “My heart is broken for all the people affected by these wildfires.”

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