Mandy Moore, Anna Faris, Milo Ventimiglia, Paris Hilton, Jeff Bridges, Bozoma Saint John, Mel Gibson, Billy Crystal and Diane Warren are among the celebrities whose houses were destroyed by the blazes.

As Los Angeles wildfires spread resembling a Hollywood disaster movie, the city’s vast entertainment industry is already counting the costs of yet another drastic setback that its workers can ill afford.

As wildfires wreak havoc across Los Angeles, engulfing neighbourhoods in Palisades and Altadena, Hollywood’s biggest names are stepping up to aid affected communities. From financial contributions to hands-on volunteering,