Melissa Rivers kept the memorial of her beloved Joan Rivers safe from the fire

The 56-year-old took to social media to share the latest information, confirming that she and her family were safe, but her home had been destroyed.

Melissa Rivers joins a growing list of celebrities who have lost their homes in the widespread wildfires across the Los Angeles area.

The television personality and producer shared the heartbreaking news in an interview with CNN on Wednesday.

“To be 100% honest, I grabbed a photo of my mom Amy, a photo of my dad and a drawing my mom made of me and my son,” Melissa said. Joan, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 81, won a Daytime Emmy in 1990 for her talk show, “The Joan Rivers Show.”

Reflecting on her quick decision-making during the evacuation, Melissa noted the unique emotional weight of her choices. “It's amazing what you grab. It's amazing what you capture,” the 56-year-old said.

In addition to these sentimental items, Melissa described how she worked through a “mental checklist” to collect essential items such as passports, birth certificates, medication, clothing and pet supplies. Despite her preparation, she admitted that she was surprised by the gravity of her situation. “I was just shopping for clothes and I was starting to feel like we literally have what we're wearing,” she said, her voice full of emotion.

Melissa urged viewers to prioritize critical documents and essentials when evacuating.

“The most important thing is to have all your 'papers' together,” she stressed. However, the loss of her home and the extensive destruction left her devastated. “My heart is so broken, not just for myself, but for everyone going through this,” she said. “It's a city, and it's been wiped off the map.”

Earlier in the week, Melissa shared an update on social media, confirming that she and her family were safe.

“My family and I have safely evacuated and we are very thankful that we were not hurt,” she wrote on Instagram. “I am heartbroken by the devastation caused by the fires that tragically destroyed my home. I want to express my deepest gratitude to the brave firefighters and first responders who tirelessly risk their lives to protect our communities and save lives.

Melissa's house, a 7,048-square-foot Mediterranean-style property in Santa Monica, was purchased after she sold her previous residence in Pacific Palisades in 2018. The house, which had six bedrooms, was created Summary of architecture in 2020showcasing its elegant design and personal touches.

As of Thursday, January 9, more than 100,000 Los Angeles residents remain under evacuation orders.

Officials say thousands of buildings have been reduced to rubble, and while the death toll was initially reported at five, the exact number remains unclear given the quick and unpredictable nature of the fires.