Cher in November 2024.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty
Cindy Ord/Getty
Cherhas left her home amid the dangerous Malibu wildfire.TheFranklin Fire, which began on Monday, Dec. 9, has destroyed nearly 4,000 acres throughout Malibu, Calif., perThe New York Times.“Cher was required to evacuate her home and did so in the very early hours of Tuesday morning,” a rep for the pop star tells PEOPLE afterThe New York Timesreported the news on Dec. 10. “She thankfully is safe.“Cher in October 2023.Frazer Harrison/GettyOther celebrities who reside in Malibu have revealed they’ve evacuated since the start of the Southern California natural disaster.On Tuesday, Dec. 10,Dick Van Dykeshared onFacebookthat he and his wifeArlene Silverescaped their home from the threat of the fires. However, there was one member of his family that was missing.“Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except for Bobo escaped as we were leaving. We’re praying he’ll be ok and that our community inSerra Retreatwill survive these terrible fires,” the legendary entertainer, 82,wrote on the platform.That day, he alsoshared a videoof Bobo, an orange cat, with the caption: “Hoping Bobo is ok.”On Tuesday, Dec. 10,Mira Sorvinoalso revealed that she evacuated in a post onX (formerly Twitter).“All my Malibu friends and neighbors I pray that you are safe. We evacuated in the middle of the night, kids and pets all accounted for! Scary times!!” theRomy and Michele’s High School Reunionstar, 57, wrote.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.There are still red flag warnings in place for the Franklin Fire, which has forced evacuation orders and warnings for over 20,000 residents.On Wednesday, Dec. 11, officials said they were hopeful that the fires would settle down as the weather moved out of the red flag warning zone.“We’re far better off this morning than we were in the last 30-plus hours,” said Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart, per CNN.Added Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone: “Up until this point, it’s been a wind-driven fire. If the wind changes direction, we’re going to have the fire moving into new areas.”
Cherhas left her home amid the dangerous Malibu wildfire.
TheFranklin Fire, which began on Monday, Dec. 9, has destroyed nearly 4,000 acres throughout Malibu, Calif., perThe New York Times.
“Cher was required to evacuate her home and did so in the very early hours of Tuesday morning,” a rep for the pop star tells PEOPLE afterThe New York Timesreported the news on Dec. 10. “She thankfully is safe.”
Cher in October 2023.Frazer Harrison/Getty
Frazer Harrison/Getty
Other celebrities who reside in Malibu have revealed they’ve evacuated since the start of the Southern California natural disaster.
On Tuesday, Dec. 10,Dick Van Dykeshared onFacebookthat he and his wifeArlene Silverescaped their home from the threat of the fires. However, there was one member of his family that was missing.
“Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except for Bobo escaped as we were leaving. We’re praying he’ll be ok and that our community inSerra Retreatwill survive these terrible fires,” the legendary entertainer, 82,wrote on the platform.
That day, he alsoshared a videoof Bobo, an orange cat, with the caption: “Hoping Bobo is ok.”
On Tuesday, Dec. 10,Mira Sorvinoalso revealed that she evacuated in a post onX (formerly Twitter).
“All my Malibu friends and neighbors I pray that you are safe. We evacuated in the middle of the night, kids and pets all accounted for! Scary times!!” theRomy and Michele’s High School Reunionstar, 57, wrote.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
There are still red flag warnings in place for the Franklin Fire, which has forced evacuation orders and warnings for over 20,000 residents.
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, officials said they were hopeful that the fires would settle down as the weather moved out of the red flag warning zone.
“We’re far better off this morning than we were in the last 30-plus hours,” said Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart, per CNN.
Added Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone: “Up until this point, it’s been a wind-driven fire. If the wind changes direction, we’re going to have the fire moving into new areas.”
source: people.com
