A fire broke out on the set of Paris Hilton's music video shoot on Friday, TMZ reports, and video footage shows the extent of the damage.
The famous reality TV star was filming the music video for her song “Bad Bitch Academy” in downtown Los Angeles when the fire broke out. According to According to TMZ, Hilton was on set when the fire broke out, but there were no reports of injuries at the time of writing.
Video footage shows widespread damage. Many of the burned items were indistinguishable due to the flames and smoke. TMZ reports that Hilton had been getting dressed and having her hair and makeup done in the trailer. The trailer was reportedly packed with designer clothes, custom Swarovski pieces, sunglasses, jewelry, expensive handbags, computers and other designer items.
According to the media, initial reports had suggested that many of Hilton's personal belongings were inside the trailer at the time the fire broke out.
AUSTIN, TX – MARCH 15: Paris Hilton performs an exclusive DJ set at The Sandbox's “Enter The Metaverse” event during SXSW at Green Light Social in Austin, Texas on March 15, 2022. (Photo by Rick Kahn/Getty Images Courtesy of The Sandbox)
Firefighters who were called to the scene to put out the blaze were able to contain it, TMZ reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 1, 2023: Paris Hilton attends the Balenciaga Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 1, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnoldo Gelocchi/Getty Images)
Paris Hilton at the Paris Hilton CD Release Party at Privilege – Arrivals at Privilege in West Hollywood, California. (Photo: Mike Guastella/WireImage) Getty Images
According to the outlet, a host of celebrities are set to make cameos in Hilton's music video, including Heidi Klum, Lance Bass, Meghan Trainor, Chris Olsen and Lele Pons. The star-studded cast was reportedly committed to the project and remained on set and continued filming despite the devastating fire. (RELATED: Firefighters rush to put out fire at Carrie Underwood's home)
According to TMZ, Hilton was shooting the music video to promote her upcoming album, “Infinite Icon,” which is due for release on September 6th.
