Celebrities call for support, prayers amid L.A. wildfires
Southern California is under a state of emergency as multiple wildfires burn through Los Angeles County.
Tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes and flee for their lives. As the wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, celebrities are praying for neighbors and first responders, and calling for support:
“This is the church in the Palisades that had a beautiful Sunday school and school and was a gorgeous house of worship and is the building that I got sober in 25 years ago. I think of all of the souls who came there for comfort and solace and all the baptisms and funerals and weddings and the thousands of people who reclaimed their lives through Sobriety.” -Jamie Lee Curtis
“Please send prayers and strength tonight to everyone in Los Angeles affected by these devastating fires. Los Angeles is in a state of emergency and over 30,000 have been ordered to evacuate.” -Chris Pratt
“Praying for our friends and family who have been evacuated from the Pacific Palisades (about 15 min from where I grew up). Some have already lost their homes…I’m praying that everyone in the area gets out safe!…And please join me in praying for the safety and success of the fire fighters and first responder…and that this fire is contained soon.” -Danica McKellar
“We pray for the safety of the fire fighters and first responders” -Billy Crystal
“Thanks to all who reached out and checked in. Can’t respond to all so wanted to give an update here. Sending so many prayers to everyone being affected by these fires.” -Cameron Mathison
“We are praying God pours rain down on Los Angeles. Thank you firefighters and first responders for everything you’re doing to keep people safe and fight these fires. You are true (heroes). So many memories.” -Candace Cameron Bure
“Prayers for the incredible first responders, all the homes being lost, loves ones and animals. This is heart wrenching to witness what’s happening in our backyard.” -Kaley Cuoco
“Watching the news, and it’s devastating. Winds could reach 80 to 100 miles per hour, between 10p-5a in LA. God bless you all. Praying you and your loved ones are safe.” -Lala Kent
“’Praying strongly that these winds die down and no more homes are lost Lord… Praying for everyone’s safety!!! This is so sad and scary!” -Khloe Kardashian
“I have no words. Only prayers and holding as much hope as I can for our home and our kids while we watch everything burn.” – Jennifer Love Hewitt