Some homeowners have been slammed after they shared their 'evacuation hauls' amid the Los Angeles fires, which included everything from Taylor Swift merch to Chanel purses. Thousands of California residents have been forced to flee their homes due to the devastating Palisades blaze, not knowing whether they would still be standing when they returned.
![[Thousands of California residents have been forced to flee their homes due to the devastating Palisades blaze, not knowing whether they would still be standing when they returned]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/15/94017097-14278791-Wildfires_have_ravaged_Los_Angeles_over_recent_days_killing_16_p-a-4_1736783493362.jpg)
But having to choose what to save from your personal belongings in only a matter of minutes certainly isn't easy. After getting to safety, many have taken to TikTok to showcase the items that they chose to take with them when leaving their homes - but some of their decisions have been met with fierce criticism online.
![[One woman, named Marlee Loiben, brought her favorite stuffed lamb, her Balenciaga purse, two of her Chanel handbags, all of her 'expensive jewelry,' and her Moncler coat]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/16/94042279-14278791-One_woman_named_Marlee_Loiben_brought_her_favorite_stuffed_lamb_-a-23_1736784550301.jpg)
Hundreds of videos have been uploaded to the platform that show various men and women detailing what exactly they packed in their bags before evacuating. Some made sure to grab essentials, like their passports and chargers, while others chose valuables, like their Balenciaga purse and Chanel handbag.
But social media users were quick to bash those who focused on expensive items over necessities. One woman, named Marlee Loiben, posted a video explaining what was in her bag, which she captioned, 'Evacuation haul.'. Some homeowners have been slammed after they shared their 'evacuation hauls' amid the Los Angeles fires, which included everything from Taylor Swift merch to Chanel purses.
