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Updated: 11 January 2025 at 16:42 Est
Washington [US]January 11 (ANI): Amid raging wildfires in Los Angeles, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie and her 16-year-old son, Knox, were seen taking proactive steps to help those in need.
On Thursday, the mother-son duo were photographed shopping for supplies, such as food and water, to help those affected by the devastating fires, according to Page Six.
In one of the interviews, Jolie said that she was personally sheltering people in her house in Los Feliz.
“Right now, I’m taking care of the people close to me and hosting them in my home,” the “Maria” actor said, according to Page Six.
She expressed deep concern about the ongoing crisis and revealed that she plans to donate to relief efforts in the coming weeks.
Jamie Lee Curtis, along with her husband Christopher Guest, also made headlines by donating $1 million to fire victims.
Kylie Jenner, Mark Zuckerberg, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle have also contributed to local relief organizations, according to Page Six.
Jennifer Garner, on the other hand, volunteered her time with World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization that provides meals to those affected by disasters, according to Page Six.
While many celebrities help others, some of them experience tragedy.
Many high-profile celebrities, including Mel Gibson, Adam Brody, Leighton Meester and Anthony Hopkins, have lost their homes in the bushfires.
Ricki Lake, who also suffered the loss of her home, shared her grief on Instagram, saying: “This loss is priceless. It’s where we got married three years ago. I grieve with everyone who suffered during this horrific event.”
As the fires continue to burn, the situation in Southern California is becoming increasingly dangerous.
At least 11 people have died in the wildfire crisis in Southern California, officials said, according to a report by NBC News.
Firefighters saw a brief respite as strong Santa Ana winds temporarily subsided, but those winds are expected to pick up again.
Meanwhile, the New York Times reported that at least 18 people were arrested on charges such as robbery and identity theft.
On Saturday, the Los Angeles Fire Department issued a mandatory evacuation order.
“A mandatory evacuation order is effective immediately for the Palisades Fire from Sunset Blvd North to Encino Reservoir and from Interstate 405 west to Mandeville Canyon. This area was in an evacuation mode,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wrote in a post on X. WARNING and is now subject to an immediate evacuation order.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that he would launch an independent investigation to address concerns about firefighters running out of water early in their efforts, describing the issue as “deeply troubling.”
The largest fire, the Palisades Fire between Santa Monica and Malibu, was 8 percent contained on Friday, meaning firefighters were able to create lines around that large portion of the perimeter to prevent the fire from spreading.
In the east, firefighters were able to contain 3 percent of the Eaton Fire, near Altadena and Pasadena. The New York Times reported that both fires now rank among the five most destructive fires in California history.
In a post on X, Newsom reported that the Lydia Fire is now 98 percent contained at 395 acres.
US President Joe Biden warned that although the winds have calmed, they will remain a threat until next week.
He said in a post on And local people to stop these fires completely.” (that I)
