Southern California is in a state of emergency Multiple wildfires are burning in Los Angeles County.
More than 30,000 people have had to evacuate their homes and flee for their lives as the Santa Ana winds further aggravate the situation.
Pacific Palisades was one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the country when the fires burned at a rate of five football fields a minute and left firefighters overwhelmed as they attacked the blaze from the ground and from the air.
Amidst the chaos, some celebrities are posting about the impact of the fires and showing the fire damage in LA County, home to nearly 10 million people.
“Frozen” star Josh Gad shared a video of hell on his own Instagramwriting, “I hope everyone is safe tonight in the wildfire areas of Los Angeles.”
“My deepest gratitude and appreciation goes out to the fire and rescue and police forces who are doing everything in their power to keep the residents of Los Angeles safe right now,” Gad continued.
Interviewed by Steve Guttenberg, star of the “Police Academy” franchise KTLA As he helped clear a road on Palisades Drive — people were leaving their cars and carrying keys — for fire trucks.
“There are families up there, there are pets up there. There are people who really need help,” Guttenberg said, adding that it is important for everyone to “come together” at this time.
A Santa Maria Fire Department truck heads toward a fire on PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) in the town of Pacific Palisades, on the outskirts of Malibu, California, on January 7, 2025.
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“Guardians of the Galaxy” actor Chris Pratt sent “prayers and strength” to those affected by the “devastating fire.” Instagram the message
“Thank you to the brave firefighters who are working tirelessly to protect lives, homes and wildlife as they battle fast-moving fires fueled by high winds,” Pratt wrote alongside a carousel of images. “You are true heroes, and we are forever grateful for your sacrifice and courage.”
He added: “Let’s all come together to support each other in this difficult time.”
“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill shared one Instagram she posted about her family driving her from Malibu to safety at her daughter’s house, telling her followers to “STAY SAFE!”
Posted by singer and actress Mandy Moore Instagram story that he was evacuated and safe with his “kids, dogs and cats.”
“Praying and thankful for the first responders,” Moore added.
“Schitt’s Creek” actor Eugene Levy, honorary mayor of Pacific Palisades, spoke Los Angeles Times when he vacated the area.
Levy said at the time it looked like “pretty black, heavy smoke” in the area, adding: “I couldn’t see any fire, but the smoke was very dark.”
Among the events affected by the fires, the nominations for the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards have been postponed, moving from an in-person event to nominees being announced via press release on the organization’s website, to be done “out of caution.” people’s safety
The fires are now so widespread that there is still no word on deaths or injuries, nor the extent of the damage caused by the flames.
