Tori Spelling’s chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets

Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets

As a lifestyle expert, I’d share that I recently found myself in a heart-wrenching situation, similar to Tori Spelling’s, where I had to quickly evacuate my home due to the relentless wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles. This event served as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of our environment and the importance of being prepared.

Last Friday, the actress from 90210, who is now 51 years old, posted pictures on Instagram showing herself, her 7-year-old son Beau, and their German Shepherd enjoying some outdoor time. In her post, she also reminisced about a frightening incident when she had to flee from the Kenneth Fire.

In a poignant message, Tori confessed that she’d been reluctant to discuss the recent fires on social media, as she found it overflowing with heartfelt compassion, mournful grief, useful resources, and desperate appeals.

However, when she and her five children had to leave their rental home in Woodland Hills, she could no longer hold back her voice.

She wrote in a long caption, ‘the post I regretfully had to make… for several days, I witnessed destruction, kept vigil, and lived in constant apprehension.’ In simpler terms, she didn’t enjoy having to share this post due to the distressing scenes of destruction, monitoring, and fear she experienced. She chose not to update or share on social media because it was already filled with expressions of kindness, mourning, helpful tips, and pleas. She didn’t want to add to the saturation by being repetitive.

However, last night, we were forced to evacuate. I made every effort to stay put, but eventually, we had no choice. My heart goes out to everyone who has lost so much and is suffering. As a mother of five children and pets, instinct tells you when it’s time to take action.

Previously on “Dancing with the Stars”, this performer shared an experience where, although friends advised her to leave earlier, she didn’t act immediately – a decision she now wishes she hadn’t made. She strongly advises others to learn from her mistake and not delay evacuation when warned.

Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets

Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets

She went on to say: ‘Moreover, all the fantastic apps and daily updates we’ve been receiving. Suddenly, my family of 6 kids, 3 big dogs, 1 cat, and a ferret piled into an SUV without prior planning. Friends have been urging me for days to prepare and make a plan. I wish I had heeded their advice.’

Afterward, it was disclosed that she, along with her kids and beloved pets, left the region without knowing their destination, yet a friend who had ties to Airbnb arranged temporary lodging for them.

Tori stated, ‘I managed to squeeze everyone into our barely spacious car, without any clothes on. However, I grabbed photo albums before running off in a sudden, unplanned panic. In this moment of chaos, I reached out to my new friend Jami Schwartz who mentioned working for Airbnb at the Iheart Jingle Ball in December. It was a long shot but as I drove my children onto the 101 N without a plan, she replied! Airbnb came through and saved us!’

Indeed! On that very day, they miraculously intervened and discovered a spacious home for our large family, including our beloved pets, all within the same evening. Jami and Taylor, I will always hold you in high regard! Given our scared children and one with severe asthma…I had to drive.

As Tori looked back on her harrowing experience, she remembered her kids’ doubts about her judgement when it seemed like she was driving straight towards the flames.

As smoke wafted out from the vehicle’s vents, Tori quickly instructed her children to protect their faces, and then she swiftly drove them to safety at an increased speed.

She mentioned that her children asked, “Mom, are we really going this way? The freeway’s a standstill in the opposite direction. We seem to be driving straight towards the fires.

Certainly, ‘Without a doubt, that was our situation. The maternal instinct kicked in, and I continued north on Highway 101. As we navigated through it with smoke seeping into the car vents… I instructed my kids to take deep breaths, hold them, and cover their mouths and noses with their shirts.’

Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets
Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets
Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets
Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets
Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets
Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets

I continued, “I asserted then, ‘This is both terrifying and hopeful. We’ll navigate through it and beyond. Everything will be alright. I assure you all.’ We persevered, leaving behind the fiery LA landscape. Yes, we were indeed fortunate. Some of us were among the lucky ones. It seemed like a movie scene I’ve watched far too often.

Due to Tori’s professional ties with Airbnb, she managed to secure a unique accommodation for herself and her children. This place, according to Tori, boasts a beautiful koi pond and serves as a sanctuary for monarch butterflies.

She mentioned, “However, during our travels, Taylor Gandy was our Airbnb guest. As I was driving, my daughter Stella texted him. One location appeared. It turned out that the wonderful hosts of our current Airbnb were also friends with Taylor. We are now secure.

Tori posted, expressing gratitude for waking up to a koi pond and a monarch butterfly sanctuary, which she attributed to her late father, the TV producer Aaron Spelling. #synchronicity

From February 2024 onward, the woman with blonde hair has been residing in a two-story, five-bedroom, three-bath house located in Woodland Hills, California, together with her kids – Liam (aged 17), Stella (16), Hattie (13), Finn (12), and Beau (7).

After announcing her divorce from her husband of 17 years, Dean McDermott (who is also the father of her children), she decided to relocate to a rented home.

Yesterday, Tori shared an account of her harrowing evacuation experience, following the sad news that her mother, Candy, had lost her luxurious Malibu oceanfront property worth approximately $23 million to the devastating Palisades Fire the day before.

The once grand 7-bedroom oceanfront villa that sprawled across an expansive 8,000 square feet of land along 81 feet of La Costa Beach at the age of 79 years, now lies in ruins and ashes, with only a blackened fence as a remnant on the property.

Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets
Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets
Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets
Tori Spelling's chaotic evacuation story as she flees LA fires in an SUV with her five kids and pets

Candy expressed her deep shock and is still trying to come to terms with a significant loss that hit our family hard. She’s incredibly thankful for the cherished moments we shared, which were an extraordinary blessing in her eyes.

Over 100,000 people residing in the City of Angels were compelled to leave their houses, and tragically, 10 lives have been lost, as random fires persistently ignite across Southern California.

And some A-lister’s have already devastatingly lost their million dollar mansions.

Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Miles Teller, Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, and Jen Atkin are among those whose homes have been devastated by the uncontrollable fire.

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