Prince Harry, Meghan Markle open $14M Montecito home to friends forced to evacuate due to LA fires

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are offering a helping hand to those in need during the Los Angeles fires. Colombian Vice President's Office via Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are offering a helping hand to their loved ones as wildfires continue to destroy Los Angeles.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have opened their $14 million Montecito, Calif., mansion to friends forced to evacuate after the Palisades and Eaton Fires, People reported Thursday.

Their home is about 90 miles north of LA and is not currently under threat of evacuation.

The couple are reportedly hosting friends and loved ones who have lost their homes or evacuated. Anadolu via Getty Images The couples lives in Montecito, Calif., which is 90 miles north of Los Angeles. Google maps

Additionally, Harry and Markle’s Archewell Foundation is determining the most impactful ways to support the Southern California community, including volunteering with mental health recovery in immediate need, as well as long-term efforts, according to the report.

They have also donated supplies, clothing and children’s items to those in need.

Archewell, which is using all donations for recovery efforts, is also working with chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen Foundation to provide meals for those who are displaced, the magazine reported.

Harry and Markle, who made California their home base in 2020 after quitting their royal duties in the UK, urged fans earlier Thursday to support those who have lost their homes in the fires.

Markle and Harry’s Archewell Foundation is also donating to those in need. Archewell.com The couple is offering mental health assistance, as well as giving out meals. Archewell Foundation via Getty Images

After listing links to helpful resources and foundations on their website, they encouraged the public to open their homes, too.

“If a friend, loved one, or pet has to evacuate and you are able to offer them a safe haven in your home, please do. And be sure to check in with any disabled or elderly neighbors to see if they need help evacuating,” they said in part in a statement.

Harry, 40, and Markle, 43, also asked those who can to “give back,” saying, “Some families and people have been left with nothing.

“Please consider donating clothing, children’s toys & clothing, and other essentials. The American Red Cross is on the ground helping those in need.”

They asked fans Thursday to donate if they can. Getty Images for W+P A spokesperson for Southern California Edison previously said the couple’s home was in a “high risk zone,” but they remain safe as of Friday. Getty Images Ms. Foundation for Women

Since the fires started Tuesday and spread through the Pacific Palisades and other communities, at least 10 people have been confirmed dead and roughly 180,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate.

Although a spokesperson for Southern California Edison told the Telegraph Wednesday that Harry and Markle were in a “high risk zone,” they are still safely at home with their two children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.

Many celebs have lost their mansions due to the wildfires, including Jenny Garth, Paris Hilton, Spencer and Heidi Pratt, Miles Teller, Jhené Aiko, Melissa Rivers and more.