An intense forest fire is raging Southern California has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes, including many celebrities waiting for the fate of their homes.

Gerard Butler described the experience as "heartbreaking across California" after learning that his home was burned to ashes.

"Back home to Malibu after evacuating," said Sunday the star of the "300" on Twitter, next to a photo of him standing in front of the remaining rubble. "Inspired as always by the courage, spirit and sacrifice of firefighters.Thank you @LAFD."

In a video posted in his story on Instagram, Butler said, "Welcome home to Malibu" while he was walking in his burned property.

The Woolsey fire broke out on Thursday night and drove back to Malibu and the Pacific Ocean on Friday, resulting in evacuations to Malibu, Calabasas, Agoura Hills and surrounding areas. Authorities said Saturday that at least 150 homes had been burned down.

The stars of "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed", Shannen Doherty, said "her heart was torn" after losing the Malibu home where she married her husband in 2011.

After posting an Instagram photo of her wedding day, Doherty wrote, "This place. I got married there. But before that, it was the place that @chriscortazzo had left me to stay after my father's death. He left. The fire took him away. I am devastated by everything that happens. "

Doherty was out of town when the fire broke out, but friends staying at his property were able to evacuate safely with the dogs and the actress' horse.

The fast flames also claimed Robin Thicke's home in Malibu.

The singer's pregnant girlfriend, April Love Geary, shared a photo of the couple's damaged house in a story on Instagram. "Our house is gone," she writes with a crying emoji.

USA TODAY has contacted Thicke representatives for comments.

Another view of Robin Thicke's home in Malibu, which was destroyed during the California wildfires on November 10th. (Photo: MIKE NELSON / EPA-EFE)

Camille Grammer, a reporter for "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills", confirmed early Sunday morning on Instagram that her house was in flames: "Unfortunately, my house could not be saved.The brave firefighters were able to save my cars and personal items recovered from my home. "

Grammer, who married David C. Meyer last month, said she was "grateful for the safety of my family".

"Fortunately, we quickly evacuated our house yesterday after a patrol car told us mandatory evacuations on the street," she wrote, accompanied by an image of her house on fire. "I'm grateful to my lovely neighbors and friends who kept me informed and for their help tonight."

Alyssa Milano, a strong voice in the # MeToo movement, was among the lucky ones whose house was spared.

The actress, who evacuated her house Friday after tweeting "in danger," taken to Twitter to confirm his house is "still standing". Milan also thanked the firefighters who risked their lives fighting the flames, adding that she had brought them water and food.

Rainn Wilson, best known for playing Dwight Schrute in "The Office", informed his Twitter followers of his home status: "We are safe and sound, our animals have been saved and our house has been spared."

Wilson said the flames barely missed his property "by about twelve meters".

However, other celebrities are still waiting for the fate of their home.

Cher was unable to free herself from her home in danger to prepare for a concert. "Getting ready for the show – such an unreal experience – fires across the street From my house, I can not see the neighbors' house through (the emoji fire)."

Caitlyn Jenner was waiting too. A house perched on top of a hill was apparently intact when it was photographed by a contemporary American photographer on Saturday.

Jenner's representative, Alan Nierob, told the US TODAY that the Olympic champion "can not confirm before having permission to return to her neighborhood and see for herself the status from his house."

Orlando Bloom shared a picture of creepy flames in his neighborhood: "It's my street two hours ago, praying for the safety of all my malibus friends, recognizing our brave firefighters to stay safe."

Melissa Etheridge told her fans that she was still evacuated. "I'm not sure about our house, I'm pretty sure everything's fine," she wrote, adding that "many of us have lost everything, it's not over."

Mark Hamill, the actor of "Star Wars," tweeted that "although the (fires) are dangerously close to home," his family is "safe for the moment and rooted for our #Fearlessfirefighters in their battle against #MeanMotherNature ".

Jessica Simpson asked "the angels to continue to surround our house" after their evacuation. The actress thanked the "brave firefighters who have protected our home so far" and addressed prayers to "everyone in California affected by these terrible fires".

Liam Payne, a member of One Direction, tweeted his fear that he "is about to lose my house and his memories". He also warned anyone caught in the fire not to "take unnecessary risks".

These celebrities join Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian West,Khloe Kardashian and famous director Guillermo del Toroamong others, who shared their fears on social media while waiting to see if they have a home to go home to.

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Contribute: Leora Arnowitz and the Associated Press

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