Tina Knowles Loses Malibu Bungalow in Los Angeles Wildfires: ‘It Was My Favorite Place’

Tina Knowles has lost her home amid the ongoing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles, the businesswoman revealed Thursday (Jan. 9) on Instagram.

Sharing a video of what appears to be dolphins swimming in the ocean just outside of her beachside bungalow in Malibu, Knowles — who is Mom to Beyoncé and Solange Knowles — wrote, “This is what I was looking at on my birthday this past weekend.”

“It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred Happy Place,” she continued. “Now it is gone !! God Bless all the brave men and women in our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions. We thank you for your dedication and bravery and for saving so many lives.”

Adding that her “deepest prayers” are with Californians who have been affected by the fires — particularly the family members of the five victims who have been reported dead since the disaster broke out two days prior — the designer concluded, “I am praying diligently for our beautiful City of Los Angeles !! We are resilient though and we will recover!”

Knowles is just the latest public figure who’s reported losing their property to the fires, which first erupted in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday morning. More blazes have since torn through the Hollywood Hills, Pasadena, Altadena and Sylmar, claiming more than 28,000 acres so far and necessitating that nearly 180,000 residents be placed under evacuation orders or warnings, according to CNN.

Mandy Moore, Brad Paisley, Jhené Aiko and songwriter Diane Warren have also shared that the fires have destroyed their homes, while Kid Cudi, Travis Barker’s son Landon and daughter Alabama, and more celebrities have posted about evacuating. Stars such as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish and Shawn Mendes have been doing their part by boosting resources on social media, while countless industry events have been forced to cancel or postpone due to the destruction to the city.

Knowles’ post comes just five days after she celebrated her 71st birthday on Jan. 4. On her big day, the mogul shared a reel of photos with her daughters and wrote on Instagram, “I am so thankful To God today for so many things ! My family ! My friends , my health and my life!!!!”

See Knowles’ post below.