Priyanka Chopra Expresses Heartfelt Gratitude Amid LA Wildfires
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Synopsis
Indian actress Priyanka Chopra shares her sorrow over the devastating Los Angeles wildfires while expressing gratitude for her family's safety. She highlights the need for support and urges contributions to relief efforts.
Key Takeaways
- Devastating wildfires have wreaked havoc in Los Angeles.
- Priyanka Chopra emphasizes the importance of community support.
- She acknowledges the bravery of firefighters and volunteers.
- Donations are crucial for relief efforts.
- The situation remains critical due to ongoing fire hazards.
Mumbai, Jan 16 (NationPress) Indian actress Priyanka Chopra expressed that her heart is “so heavy” due to the destruction caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles, while also conveying her deep gratitude for her family’s safety.
Priyanka shared a series of images on her Instagram showcasing the aftermath of the wildfires.
She mentioned: “I (heart emoji) you LA. My heart is so heavy. While I’m deeply grateful for my family’s safety, so many of our friends, colleagues, and fellow Angelenos have lost so much. These fires have displaced countless families and devastated entire communities, leaving an overwhelming need for rebuilding and support.”
The actress went on to say: “To the firefighters, first responders, and volunteers risking everything—you are true heroes.”
“Throughout the past week, I’ve encountered numerous GoFundMe pages and organizations working relentlessly to provide assistance. If you’re in a position to help, please consider donating to those who have lost everything or supporting organizations like @cafirefound, @baby2baby, @americanredcross and many others making a significant impact on the ground. Every contribution, no matter how small, genuinely helps. I will continue to add pages as I discover them. Link in my bio for more details.”
As of January 15, firefighters continued their efforts overnight to manage the wildfires affecting greater Los Angeles, with “particularly dangerous” winds warnings in effect through Wednesday.
According to the US National Weather Service (NWS), critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to persist for coastal Southern California, including areas of the wildfires in Los Angeles County.
The NWS reported that the “particularly dangerous” situation warning took effect Tuesday and will remain until noon Wednesday for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds.
The NWS noted, “Given the extremely dry state of the fuels, recent fire behavior, and the strength of the winds, this is a particularly dangerous situation. There is a high risk for large fires, rapid fire spread, and long-range spotting.”
Devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area have claimed at least 25 lives, destroyed over 12,300 structures, and scorched more than 40,600 acres.
The two largest fires— the Palisades and Eaton wildfires— were reported to be 17 percent and 34 percent contained, respectively, as of Tuesday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
