In a devastating turn of events, actor Milo Ventimiglia has become one of many victims of the relentless wildfires sweeping through Southern California. After evacuating with his family, Ventimiglia shared his emotional journey as he came to terms with losing their home in the Malibu Fire.

Speaking candidly on CBS Evening News, the three-time Emmy nominee described the “heavy” impact of witnessing the destruction of his home. “It hits you so quick,” he said, visibly choked up. “You start thinking about all the memories in the different parts of the house. And then you see your neighbors’ houses and everything around, and your heart just breaks.”

Shockingly, Ventimiglia and his wife, model Jarah Mariano, watched the fire engulf their property through security cameras. “I think there’s a kind of shock moment where you’re going, ‘Oh, this is real, and this is happening.’ And then at a certain point, we just turned it off. What good is it to continue watching? We kind of accepted the loss,” he recounted.

The couple is currently preparing to welcome their first child, adding an emotional layer to their loss as their nursery, including a crib that had been set up, was destroyed in the flames. “Everything was set up,” he expressed.

Despite the tragedy, Ventimiglia remains focused on what truly matters. “We’ve got good friends, and we’ve got good people we’re working with. We’ll make do. Wife and baby and dog are most important,” he stated, demonstrating a remarkable resilience in the face of adversity.

In a poignant twist, Ventimiglia reflected on his role as Jack Pearson in the hit series "This Is Us," who miraculously saved his family from a house fire before tragically succumbing to smoke inhalation. He remarked, “It’s not lost on me, life imitating art.”

Mandy Moore, Ventimiglia's former onscreen wife, is among numerous celebrities forced to evacuate due to the fires, which have also impacted stars like Paris Hilton, Adam Brody, Leighton Meester, and Billy Crystal, with several losing their homes.

Wildfires have erupted across Malibu, the Pacific Palisades, Eaton Canyon, the Hollywood Hills, and other regions throughout Los Angeles County amid a “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm. As of the latest updates, at least six lives have been claimed by the fires, prompting nearly 180,000 residents to flee their homes and plunging over 1.5 million people into darkness without power.

In response to the escalating crisis, President Joe Biden extended his trip to Los Angeles to meet with first responders and affected families, declaring the fires a major disaster. “Over 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate communities impacted by the Southern California wildfires,” he stated on social media. “At least two people have been killed, and many more are injured — including firefighters. It’s devastating. To the residents of Southern California: We are with you.”

As communities come together to support one another, the toll of the fires serves as a stark reminder of the fragile nature of safety and home, even for those in the limelight.