A peaceful afternoon in the Canyon neighborhood of North Los Angeles suddenly turned into a nightmare for Will Smith and his family. The raging flames from the Canyon Fire suddenly spread rapidly toward the actor’s $37 million mansion, where he and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and relatives live.

According to neighbors, the sky was suddenly dyed a fiery orange, and black smoke billowed, obscuring the view. The acrid smell of burning wood and ash made the air suffocating. When he realized the fire was approaching, Will Smith immediately called for everyone to evacuate with security personnel. But at that moment, what hurt him the most was not the property, but the eyes of his wife and loved ones – eyes that were both worried and helpless, as if asking: “Are we still safe?”

While the fire spread through the back fence, part of the guest house was on fire. The fire truck sirens blared, but the strong winds made it extremely difficult to control the fire. Will said that he only had time to hug his wife and hold his children’s hands, leading everyone out of the danger zone, while his heart was torn apart as he watched the house he had worked so hard to build gradually engulfed in flames.

Dozens of firefighters were mobilized, along with many water trucks and helicopters. Roads leading to the villa were blocked to ensure safety. During the waiting time, Will and his family stood in an open space a few hundred meters away from the villa, watching the giant column of smoke rising from the roof of his house. Jada was in tears, while Will tried to stay calm, constantly reassuring that “Property can be lost, but people must remain.”

After hours of fighting the fire, the fire department finally controlled the fire. Fortunately, all members of the Smith family were safe, no one was injured. However, most of the villa was severely damaged, from the roof, the guest house, Will’s private recording studio, to the large garden that he was so proud of. The estimated damage was tens of millions of dollars, not to mention many valuable memorabilia that were burned down.

However, Will Smith caused strong emotions when speaking to the media immediately after the incident:

“The house can be rebuilt, the furniture can be bought back. But my wife, children and the people I love – they cannot be replaced. Today, I lost a part of my property, but I kept all of my heart.”

The statement quickly spread on social networks, attracting millions of shares and comments. Many fans sent words of encouragement, praising Will for his calmness and spirit of putting family first. Some close colleagues such as Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey and Tom Cruise also sent their condolences and offered support.

The cause of the Canyon Fire is still under investigation, but according to initial reports, high winds and dry weather caused the fire to flare up and spread faster than expected. Local authorities have warned residents in the surrounding area to be ready to evacuate at any time.

Currently, Will Smith and his family are temporarily staying in a luxury rental near Malibu, waiting for the steps to restore and repair the villa. The actor said he will participate in some fundraising activities to support other families affected by the Canyon Fire this time, because “We were lucky to escape, but not everyone is.”

Although this tragedy only caused material damage, it is a reminder that human safety is always the most precious thing. And in Will Smith’s eyes that day – amid the smoke and fire – perhaps he himself understood that the most important thing was not the $ 37 million house, but the people holding his hand, walking safely out of the fire.