Jamie Lee Curtisis checking in from a safe location asfires in Los Angeles continue to blazein the Pacific Palisades and neighboring areas.
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Curtis, 66, shared a photo of one of the fires toInstagramand wrote in a caption, “My community and possibly my home is on fire. My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes. Many other communities as well.”
“There are so many conflicting reports. With all the technology there seems to be very little information. PLEASE POST FACTS! IT WILL HELP THOSE WONDERING!” Curtis added. “It is a terrifying situation and I’m grateful to the firefighters and all of the good Samaritans who are helping people get out of the way of the blaze.”
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said on Tuesday, Jan. 7 that the fire started at 11:04 a.m. local time, and L.A. mayor Karen Bass hasdeclared a state of emergency; according to theAssociated Press. City officials said some 30,000 residents are under evacuation orders and more than 13,000 structures remained under threat as of Jan. 8.
“Neighbors have taken care of neighbors. We ALL take everything for granted because we are all living our lives but when it hits your community, it’s particularly shocking,” Curtis wrote in the caption to her post. “Life on life’s terms. If ever there was need for the use of the phrase MY HAND IN YOURS, it is right now. Take care of each other. Stay out of the way and let the firefighters do their work. Pray if you believe in it and even if you don’t, pray for those who do.”
Jamie Lee Curtis on March 10, 2024.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
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The Palisades Fire burns a Christmas tree inside a residence in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.AP Photo/Ethan Swope
AP Photo/Ethan Swope
source: people.com
