Flames from the Palisades Fireplace burn a constructing on Sundown Boulevard amid a strong windstorm on Jan. 8 within the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
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Actor Jamie Lee Curtis opened her appearance on The Tonight Show final evening talking in regards to the devastating fires in California. “It is only a disaster,” she mentioned. “Clearly there have been horrific fires in lots of locations. That is the place I dwell.”
The fires have unfold throughout tens of 1000’s of acres, destroying houses, companies, and killing at the least 5 individuals. The realm additionally occurs to be an epicenter of well-known individuals – actors, musicians, comedians and extra – who’re sharing their experiences, and assets for the right way to assist the worst-effected and first responders.
Billy Crystal shared a statement with CNN yesterday saying, “Janice and I lived in our house since 1979. We raised our youngsters and grandchildren right here. … We’re heartbroken in fact however with the love of our youngsters and pals we’ll get via this. We pray for the security of the hearth fighters and first responders. The Pacific Palisades is a resilient neighborhood of wonderful individuals and we all know in time it is going to rise once more. It’s our house.”
Chrissy Teigen posted an Instagram story saying she and her husband John Legend have evacuated their house with their household.
Paris Hilton shared on Instagram that her Malibu house burned down, writing, “whereas the loss is overwhelming, I am holding onto gratitude that my household and pets are secure.” She added that her non-profit group, 11:11 Media Influence, is reaching out to different organizations to supply support. “We’re dedicated to providing assist as quickly as potential and making a significant distinction for individuals who want it most,” Hilton wrote.
Comic and podcaster Marc Maron posted a video saying he and his cats have also evacuated. “The fireplace was simply too shut,” he mentioned.
The fires are occurring throughout what’s normally a busy time for Hollywood awards-season. The Academy of Movement Arts and Photos introduced that Oscar nominations had been being delayed by two days. The Display screen Actors Guild cancelled the dwell announcement of their awards nominees, choosing an announcement as a substitute. And the Writers Guild of America can be suspending the discharge of their awards nominations.
Actor Jean Sensible posted a statement on Instagram pushing for a pause on any celebration altogether. “I hope any of the networks televising the upcoming awards will critically take into account NOT televising them and donating the income they might have garnered to victims of the fires and the firefighters.”
