The California wildfires have sparked a number of theories online and Catherine Austin Fitts, a former George H.W. Bush official, wants to know how many people connected to Sean "Diddy" Combs were impacted.
"In situations like [the L.A. fires], I look at patterns," Fitts said on her Financial Rebellion podcast on January 9. "I look at some of the communities involved ... how many of the homeowners were on the P. Diddy list?"
Why It Matters
The Pacific Palisades fire is one of several devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Together, these fires have burned over 30,000 acres, destroyed thousands of homes and buildings, and forced the evacuation of over 100,000 people. Several celebrities, including Paris Hilton and Eugene Levy, have lost their homes in the wildfires.
What to Know
Fitts, who served as United States Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Housing for Bush, said on the podcast that it's "hard to conceive the original fires weren't triggered from the sky or from the suborbital platform."
Fitts added that she's seen "dreadful" things done to cover up pedophilia and that she wouldn't be "surprised" if it's part of the reason behind the wildfires.
The "Diddy List" refers to an unconfirmed list of celebrities accused of being connected to parties allegedly hosted by" Combs where misconduct and grooming allegedly occurred.
While an official list has never been released, alleged celebrities who attended Combs' parties include The alleged list contains names of Leonardo DiCaprio, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Ashton Kutcher, Paris Hilton, Howard Stern, Russell Brand Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, and Russell Simmons, amongst others.
Liz Churchill, who has over 660,000 followers on X, formerly Twitter, reposted the video of Fitts' comment and said, "We need answers." The video has been viewed over 150,000 times on X.
Fitt's isn't the only one floating Diddy theories. Some people on social media think alleged Combs' sexual assault victim Ally Carter may have predicted the Southern California wildfires.
In a resurfaced clip from October 2024, Carter said "a lot was about to come out" and "another arrest" was coming after Combs' arrest in September.
"Watch for those fires. Explosions make fires too," Carter said. "Explosions make accidental fires too, and then oops, we don't know how that happened."
"Then you look into it, and you see that it's tied to something. that's tied to something, that's tied to something, that's tied to trafficking, and then you realize, oh, it wasn't just an explosion or a fire. It wasn't an accident," Carter said.
Newsweek reached out to Sean Combs' attorneys and Fitts for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication.
Southern California's wildfires, fueled by Santa Ana winds and parched conditions, have led to widespread evacuations. The Pacific Palisades fire, the largest currently burning, has engulfed over 20,000 acres and is only 8 percent contained. Thousands of homes have been destroyed.
It's unclear the status of Diddy's Holmby Hills mansion, located on South Mapleton Drive. It's about five miles from the edge of the Pacific Palisades fire. In March 2025, federal agents raided the home as part of a sex trafficking investigation. Items seized included narcotics, firearms, and other evidence tied to allegations Diddy denies.
What People Are Saying
Filmmaker Polly Tommey, and Fitts' co-host, in response to Fitts' comment about wanting to know about the connection between the wildfires and the "Diddy List': "I think that's on everyone's mind, to be honest."
Comedian Whitney Cummings, on X: "Let's make sure the s-t heads intentionally starting fires in LA aren't near where Diddy stored his video tapes?"
What's Next
Firefighters continue to battle the Pacific Palisades fire amid high winds and dry conditions that complicate containment. Meanwhile, Diddy remains incarcerated in New York, awaiting trial later this year on charges he denies.
As authorities work to control the wildfires, the focus remains on aiding displaced residents and addressing the broader environmental and safety challenges posed by California's escalating fire seasons.
