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Deon Cole had a super stressful week ... 'cause he ended up in the hospital on his birthday, and -- when he was finally discharged -- he went home and had to pack up and flee the Los Angeles wildfires.

The comedian and Old Spice pitchman posted about the unfortunate series of events late Friday night ... sharing a photo of himself in the car, packed with sentimental items like the flowers his mother gave him before she died back in 2021.

He also shared a clip ... showing the light from the blaze creeping over hills in the distance.

Saying this has been a rough start to 2025 would be a gross understatement, and the devastating fires in Cali are not without controversy. So we gotta ask ...

A former child actor is among the victims killed in the massive Los Angeles wildfires ... with his mother saying she could not save him in time.

Rory Callum Sykes -- who appeared in the 90s UK show "Kiddy Kapers" -- was killed at his family’s Malibu home on Wednesday, his his mother, Shelley Sykes, announced in an emotional social media post.

The British-born Australian actor -- born blind with cerebral palsy -- had his own cottage on the family's 17-acre Mount Malibu TV Studio estate, which burned down in the fire, per his mother.

Angelina Jolie's focused on helping her close friends and family affected by the Los Angeles fires right now ... but, she hasn't forgotten the community at large.

The actress was out in L.A. Thursday night ... loading up supplies alongside her son Knox -- when a photog asked her if she was concerned about the fires at all.

Jolie -- clearly in a rush to get back home -- says she's sheltering people at her house ... and her primary concern is her loved ones at this time.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass quickly glossed over stunning comments made about her Friday night by LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley ... calling her honor out big time.

In her first appearance since a long, closed-door meeting after Crowley's comments made on Fox 11 Friday ... Mayor Bass said she and the Chief have their "differences," and those will be worked out down the road -- "in private." She skirted the meeting drama.

Obviously ... "differences" seems like a pretty big understatement ... since KC said the city -- meaning Bass -- "failed" her department after the mayor called for massive budget cuts -- even after the chief pleaded more than a month ago for more dough for equipment in disrepair and other fighting issues.

It was a mesmerizing and frightening moment Friday night, when a fire tornado was whipped up ... as massive blazes continued to destroy portions of Los Angeles.

The tornado -- or "firenado" -- was filmed by Fox 11 on the northern flank of the Palisades fire -- as winds whipped the massive flames into the stunning weather phenomenon.

Fox11's Adam Krueger marveled at the moment ... while explaining it occurs when a breeze meets up with an updraft -- causing a vortex, which picks up flames, resulting in the firenado.

It was an emotional scene at a SoCal In-N-Out ... when a long line of firefighters received a standing ovation from patrons amid the massive, deadly blazes.

Looking a bit exhausted, the long line of firefighters waited for their meal at the popular restaurant chain, which has been cooking up meals free of charge for firefighters ... and, of course, the packed joint roared with cheers as they were in line.

It's not clear the exact In-N-Out ... but one of the emotional videos was was captioned, "Grateful for all the brave firefighters battling these flames. Our thoughts and prayers are with them every step of the way. 🙏🔥 #eatonfire."

Plenty of Angelenos are livid at Mayor Karen Bass right now in the midst of the deadly wildfires ravaging SoCal ... and Khloé Kardashian has made it clear she is among them!

Khloé called out the mayor on Friday night, after Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley gave a stunning presser where she said the city (meaning Bass) failed her, essentially due to budget cuts ... calling the situation “no longer sustainable.”

Crowley groused the Mayor had called for massive budget cuts and she had pleaded more than a month ago for more money because there were firetrucks in such disrepair they couldn't go on the road, there were hydrants that needed fixing, etc, but it was met with deaf ears.

Jennifer Garner is like an untold number of L.A. residents who live in the fire zones and feel guilty they were spared when so many of their friends and neighbors were not.

Garner, standing in front of burned-down structures in the Pacific Palisades, told MSNBC alongside chef José Andrés, "I did lose a friend and for our church, it’s really tender ... so I don’t feel like I should talk about her yet. But yeah, I did lose a friend who did not get out in time."

She went on to say she could write out a list of 100 friends who lost everything in the fire, adding, "I feel almost guilty walking through my house. What can I do? How can I help? What can I offer? What do I have to offer with these hands and these walls and the safety that I have?"

Paris Hilton is forking over a nice chunk of change to help people impacted by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles.

The socialite posted a message Friday to Instagram, guaranteeing she’ll donate $100,000 to support anyone who was displaced when their homes were burned to the ground. She'll also match up to an additional $100,000 from other contributors.

Furthermore, Paris says her heart is with those who not only lost their homes like she did, but also their most cherished possessions and sense of stability.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen touring the L.A. fire damage in Altadena ... actively participating in the ongoing wildfire relief efforts.

Check out these pics -- obtained by TMZ -- of the royals, face masks on and hands clasped, as they toured the fire-ravaged neighborhood Friday ... where witnesses tell TMZ they looked somber, emotional, and in shock, spending 45 minutes taking in the devastation.

Harry and Meghan were joined by a team and a few city officials, getting a tour of the devastated areas. They were careful not to touch anything, quietly absorbing the scale of the destruction.

Whether you're looking for some fitness inspo, or if you just want to see some sexy stars getting a jumpstart to their summer bods ... well you've come to the right place 💪! As you swipe through these fit celebs, who would rather break a sweat with?

Singers Rita Ora and Nicole Scherzinger struck nearly identical poses with their free weights, but which toned-arm hottie are you puttin' all your money on?

Check out swimmer-singer Cody Simpson and actor Sam Asghari whippin' themselves into shape. Both gents shared flexin' photos on social media, but which stud is winning the chains 'n gains?

It was leg day for soccer hunk Cristiano Ronaldo ... and rapper Meg Thee Stallion may be 'Savage' but her toned legs definitely ain't average, but which strong star is getting your vote?

Comin' thru swingin', former pro footballer Eric Decker and actor Matthew Lillard hit the pickleball court with purpose, but which action-shot has you scream-ing for more?!

A Florida cop's outta work after a wild incident -- his own body cam captured him slamming his patrol car into a civilian's vehicle ... while he was distracted by porn on his phone.

The video shows Lake County Sheriff's Deputy Tristan Macomber slamming into another vehicle, his airbag deploying on impact -- moments later, he’s outside the car, picking up the phone from the floor and casually tossing it onto the seat, then checking on the other driver.

An internal affairs report from 2 weeks after the November crash claimed Macomber initially blamed the wreck on his brakes locking up when the car ahead stopped for a school bus.

Matt Leinart's glad the NFL moved the Rams' playoff game out of Los Angeles ... making it clear to TMZ Sports on Friday, it wouldn't have been right to play the tilt as fires continue to ravage the city.

The league officially relocated Monday's L.A. vs. Minnesota Wild Card round matchup to Arizona on Thursday, citing the safety of its players and its fans ... and Leinart told us at LAX he's all for the move.

The former quarterback -- who actually played his college ball in L.A. and then parts of his pro career in Glendale, Ariz. -- said things are simply "more important than football" at the moment.

Here comes the bride, all dressed in white ... Selena Gomez is glowing, but see if you can find the minor changes in the two photos. (A couple of items may be turned and flipped 😜!)

Recently engaged to Benny Blanco, the bride-to-be hit up "Jimmy Kimmel Live" earlier this week and was photographed struttin' her stuff in a pair of pumps and a bridal-white minidress. Examine the two pics and see if you can track down the switch-ups.

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