LeBron James, family forced to evacuate Los Angeles-area home during raging wildfires

Pacific Palisades resident Jere Ashby and Altadena resident Robbie Orlandini join 'Fox News @ Night' to share personal stories of fighting wildfires in California.

The wildfires that continue to wreak havoc on the Los Angeles region forced LeBron James and his family to leave their home.

The four-time NBA champion confirmed to reporters he has taken up temporary residence in a hotel that has left him feeling "off." James also opened up about his emotional state as he learned that some of his friends lost their homes. 

"There’s been a lot of emotions," James said during a news conference. "I have a couple of dear friends that have lost their homes in the Palisades. Obviously, my heart goes out to all of the families all across not only the (Pacific) Palisades, but all across LA County and all the surrounding areas because of the fire and things of that nature. It’s been a lot of emotions.

"Personally, I’ve been off," he added. "Personally, my family, we’ve been evacuated since Thursday night. So, I’ve been in a hotel since pretty much when we got back from Dallas. So, just figuring it out. But staying strong for one another. Obviously, that’s most important."

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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game against the San Antonio Spurs Jan. 13, 2025, at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles.  (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

James spoke after the Lakers' 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat Wednesday. James, 40, finished the game with 22 points and nine assists.

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This is not the first time the James family has evacuated due to fires. In 2019, the family left their home after brush