Leonardo DiCaprio arrives in Mexico via private jet to avoid Los Angeles wildfires
Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted arriving in Mexico alongside Vittoria Ceretti after escaping the raging Los Angeles wildfires in his private jet.
The fires, which have been burning since January 7, have destroyed more than 10,000 buildings and killed at least 24 people with 150,000 under evacuation orders.
Numerous celebrities have lost their homes, including Paris Hilton, James Woods, Eugene Levy, and Mel Gibson.
Titanic actor DiCaprio, 50, was pictured arriving in Los Cabos, Mexico, on a private flight alongside his rumoured girlfriend Ceretti, his father George, and George’s wife Peggy Ann Farrar.
DiCaprio is reported to own a property in Los Angeles, though it has not been confirmed whether it has been affected by the wildfires.
It has raised some eyebrows as DiCaprio founded the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998 to support organisations and initiatives dedicated to promoting sustainability.
The actor was seen arriving in Los Cabos
He was accompanied by Vittoria Ceretti, his father George, and George’s wife Peggy An Farrar
His private flight comes despite DiCaprio speaking out against climate change and setting up a foundation to promote sustainibility
More than 150,000 people are under evacuation orders in Los Angeles
According to Airport Technology, private jets have been found to be five to 14 times more polluting per passenger than commercial flights.
The actor was spotted deboarding the plane with his loved ones wearing black trousers, a grey hoodie, and his signature black cap.
Ceretti, who DiCaprio was first linked to in 2023, wore a similarly casual all-black outfit with black sunglasses.
His flight comes as fires have torn through Los Angeles, with various celebrities contributing to charities offering aid to those affected.
The X Factor judge Simon Cowell posted an emotional message about the effects of the wildfires on his Instagram page, sharing information on how others can help aid organisations.
‘Los Angeles has been my second home for the past twenty five years. I am devastated by what I’ve seen and read. What is happening right now is horrific,’ he said.
‘Like many other people I want to do something to help. I have done some research and I will be donating to @redcrossla. I have added their link in my bio for further information on ways to support.
The death toll has rised to 24 since the fires began on January 7
‘I am sending my thoughts, love and prayers to everyone affected. Love, Simon x.’
Celebrities including Sir Anthony Hopkins, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester have all had their homes destroyed in what has been called the most destructive fire in the city’s history.
Key events in awards season have been postponed or abandoned, with some pressing for attention and money to be directed towards the first responders and firefighters’ efforts to contain the blaze.
Tomorrow could be be the worst day for fire conditions as winds up to 50mph and gusts of 70mph move through as part of the Santa Anas winds.
The National Weather Service’s meteorologist Rich Thompson said: ‘You’re going to have really strong gusty Santa Ana winds, a very dry atmosphere and still very dry brush, so we still have some very critical fire weather conditions out there.’
Fire retardant has been spread on at risk areas and 70 additional water trucks have also been dispatched, according to Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone.
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