Kari Ann Peniche's House Destroyed In Fire, 'Celebrity Rehab' Star Reacts As New Video Surfaces

Kari Ann Peniche lost everything after an explosion left her house charred. Now, the CCTV video from inside the house shows exactly what happened.

By Juhi Sharma Last Updated: Nov 7, 2026 | 17:43:20 IST

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Celebrity Rehab star Kari Ann Peniche lost her home in a fire. According to reports, Kari and her family were inside their 5-bedroom residence when the house caught fire. Now, the video from inside the residence has been released, showing what happened in the minutes leading up to the explosion.

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Kari Ann Peniche lost her home in an explosion

Celebrity Rehab star Kari Ann Peniche lost everything when her house erupted in flames. Now, the cameras have captured an e-bike battery violently exploding in her home. TMZ shared the horrifying video of the moments leading to the fire. It shows the terrifying moment when the e-bike's battery began smoking before exploding and setting her Troutdale, Oregon residence on fire.

In the video, the battery was seen billowing smoke before it blew up and flames shot out. Kari Ann Peniche was having a quiet time with her family when the battery began smoking; it only took minutes before it exploded, and soon the house was engulfed in flames. The video of the house on fire was previously shared by the Daily Mail on November 5, 2026. The video showed people recording the house on fire, asking each other if everyone was safe.

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A man was seen running towards the house and driving the car away from the residence. The fire department was soon called to the scene. However, they were unable to save anything. Fortunately, no one was harmed in the fire. 

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Kari Ann Peniche reacts to the fire 

Hours after her house was swallowed by fire, Kari Ann Peniche spoke with TMZ and revealed what happened on the night of November 5, 2026. She recalled that her son was in the living room late Thursday night and noticed a strange smell. The Celebrity Rehab star added that she initially thought that their cat had been sprayed by a skunk. However, her son soon pointed out that his e-bike battery, which was by the door and not plugged in, had started smoking.

Kari Ann Peniche told the publication that she began filming the smoke when the battery suddenly exploded, and the house was engulfed in flames. While they made it to safety, the house didn't survive the fire. Kari told the media outlet that she, her daughter, her son, her boyfriend, and her caretaker and his wife all made it out. Their cat and 3 dogs also survived the horrific blaze.

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Reflecting on the damage the fire had caused, Kari Ann Peniche revealed that their entire 5-bedroom house was charred and she lost everything. The Celebrity Rehab star revealed that the fire left her artwork, paintings, Playboys and magazines she appeared in, and gowns from pageant days all in ashes. She added that while the loss is "devastating," they're focused on the fact that everyone's safe. 

After the fire, Kari Ann Peniche revealed that she was staying with family. The explosion has brought attention to e-battery safety, as it is not the first time such an accident has happened.

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