Hollywood star Gerard Butler's Malibu home has burned to the ground in the California wildfires.

The Scottish actor had been evacuated to safety when the blaze spread across Los Angeles last week.

Returning to the property on Sunday, Butler showed fans the charred remains of his house and truck.

He posted a picture on Instagram, adding: "Heartbreaking time across California. Inspired as ever by the courage, spirit and sacrifice of firefighters."

Los Angeles firefighters have been battling to control the intense wildfires that have so far taken the lives of 31 people and destroyed hundreds of properties.

More than 200 people are still unaccounted for, officials have said.