The Malibu wildfires are forcing celebrities to flee their luxury homes as the damage spreads

Thousands of people have left their homes in Malibu as the Franklin fire has engulfed the city, including a number of high-profile residents.

On Monday, the fires spread widely, fueled by Santa Ana's dry climate and wind. According to Cal Fire, six buildings were damaged and nine were destroyed. Only 7% of the fire has been extinguished.

Dick Van Dyke, Jane Seymour and Brooke Burke and other stars have taken to social media to share their devastation in their community, with many fleeing with their children and beloved pets.

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Dick Van Dyke

Legendary legend Van Dyke told his fans that he and his wife, Arlene Silver, had to leave Malibu.

“Arlene and I got out safely with our animals apart from that [our cat] Bobo escaped as we were walking. We pray that he is safe and that our community at Serra Retreat survives this terrible fire,” Van Dyke wrote on his Facebook page on Wednesday.

Dick Van Dyke fled his home in Malibu with his wife and many pets. He found his cat Bobo when he returned home. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images; Apex/Mega)

Hours later, the veteran actress noted that she has reunited with her best friend.

“We found Bobo as soon as we got home this morning. There was so much interest in his disappearance that Animal Control was called to come and help us. But, thankfully, he was easy to find and unharmed,” Van Dyke said.

On Thursday morning, Van Dyke appeared on the “Today” show and recounted the shocking exodus.

“It was coming from the other side of the mountain. You [could] look,” he spoke to the fire. “I was trying to crawl out of the car. I was fed up. I couldn't get up. Three neighbors came and carried me and went out with me and came back and lit a small fire in the guest house and rescued me.”

Mark Hamill powered through the wildfires raging in Malibu. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images)

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill couldn't get out of Malibu because of the Franklin wildfires. The “Star Wars” actor informed fans on social media that he was locked up.

“Please stay safe everyone! I am not allowed to leave the house, which is completely compatible with my aging lifestyle,” wrote the 73-year-old.

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Brooke Burke

Former “Dancing with the Stars” champion and TV personality Burke said she and her family are safe after leaving their Malibu home. The mother of four shared photos on her Instagram, including one of her standing next to a firefighter who appears to be campaigning for the area.

Brooke Burke gave an update on her family after leaving Malibu. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images; Brooke Burke Instagram)

“Prayers for Malibu…such a community. We love our home and fight to protect it and somehow we remain disaster after disaster to honor this sacred place. I am so thankful for all of our friends who have reached out and family, farmers, helpers, neighbors and 1000's of first responders, law enforcement, volunteers , and the workers who helped save so much navigate the uncertainties of Mother Nature and evil spirits,” he wrote.

In a separate video shared on her Instagram story, Burke told fans that her children, animals and home are all safe.

“It's just heartbreaking for our friends and neighbors who can't say the same thing. … Wild times in Malibu,” she said.

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Jane Seymour

On Wednesday, actor Seymour shared shocking photos of Malibu on his Instagram.

Jane Seymour shared a photo of a burning fire. (Jane Seymour/Instagram)

“Fires in our community are a stark reminder of how quickly life can change. Thankfully, my family and I were able to get out safely, but my thoughts are with everyone in danger, the brave firefighters risking everything to protect us, and the many who call Malibu home,” he wrote. “Let's continue to support each other, stay informed, and stay positive. Our community is strong, together we will see through these difficult times.”

Jane Seymour photographed the exterior of her home, showing how close the fire was to her property. (Jane Seymour/Instagram)

In another post, Seymour shared a video of the raging fire, writing that he and his family had to flee the area.

“While the Franklin Fire continues to burn in Malibu and is very close to home, we remain evacuated and safe. We are so grateful to the amazing firefighters and the incredible group of volunteer firefighters in Malibu who risk everything to protect our homes and our community,” he wrote.

“This fire reminds us of the strength, courage, resilience, and compassion that unites us in difficult times.

Jane Seymour, who lives in Malibu, was forced to leave her home with her family. (Stephane Cardinale/Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

“To all the people who fought the fire and kept us safe, thank you. Your courage is rare.”

Mira Sorvino

Mira Sorvino says she and her family successfully escaped Malibu. (Photos by Andrew Toth/WireImage/Getty)

Actress Mira Sorvino extended prayers to her community in Malibu after she came out. The “Mighty Aphrodite” star wrote to X, “All my Malibu friends and neighbors I pray you are safe. We went out in the middle of the night, kids and pets included! Scary times!!”

Sorvino and her husband, actor Christopher Backus, have four children together, two of whom are under the age of 18.

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Cher

Cher reportedly left her home in Malibu due to the Franklin fire. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

Cher has been forced out of her Malibu home, the New York Times first reported. A representative for the singer told Fox News Digital that the singer, 78, “hasn't come home yet.”

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Fox News Digital has reached out to some additional stars who own the property in the area.