The reaction I'm seeing to the LA fires on social media is DISGUSTING, have some of you no compassion?
Not everybody who lives in LA is rich or a celebrity or a CEO. We're people of all different backgrounds and incomes, and to categorize one of the country's biggest populations under "rich" removes all of that
Furthermore, hi, PEOPLE'S HOUSES ARE BURNING DOWN. DO YOU GET THAT?? THEIR HOMES ARE BURNING DOWN
It's not about whether they have the money to immediately make a new one (remember that majority of people in LA county do not), it's about the fact that their entire livelihoods are disappearing right before their eyes and they can't do anything about it. Those memories are gone in an instant
Even if someone isn't being directly affected, they feel it in other ways. The air quality is extremely bad, everyone is smelling the smoke and seeing the flames
To generalize all of this and say "well only the rich are affected" and you having no sympathy whatsoever for that is disgusting. Shame on you
Hello everyone. I am back home from my procedure for today and sound of mind once again. My area has just received an evacuation warning. I will continue to provide updates as the day goes on. For those in warning zones, please prep your bags and be ready to mobilize at a moments notice.
PLEASE DONATE!!! This is our best way of helping as citizens, i know many of us don’t live in L.A. so if you have the money to do so please donate to these causes. They really need our help and support so more people don’t get displaced and the people that have sadly lost their homes have a support system.
The Palisades Fire in California is a stark reminder of how quickly devastation can unfold. The flames moved so rapidly that cars were abandoned on highways in desperate attempts to escape. Each vehicle in the haunting photographs we see tells a story—families fleeing with pets or children in tears, individuals leaving behind all their earthly possessions to save their lives. Every car left behind symbolizes trauma, heartache, and unimaginable loss.
One particularly harrowing image that lingers in my mind is of elderly individuals being rushed across a parking lot in wheelchairs and hospital beds, the fire raging ominously in the background. There's something profoundly poignant about that scene—a chilling reminder of vulnerability in the face of disaster.
This fire reminds us of how small we are in the presence of nature’s fury. While its origins may be a combination of natural forces and human influence, the fire, now fueled by high winds and dry conditions, rages on with relentless aggression. It serves as a sobering call to action, urging us to confront the reality of a world increasingly shaped by such calamities.
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Check out my pinned post for a more in-depth and updated list of all evacuation zones for each fire.
Westerly winds up to 99 mph are fueling this fire. Link above gives evacuation zones and shelter information.
Evacuation Centers are being established: Westwood Recreation Center 1350 South Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 El Camino Real Charter High School 5440 Valley Circle Blvd Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals
A satellite image taken by Maxar Technologies shows the Eaton fire in Altadena, California, on January 8, 2025
Doing the best we can, with what we got.
Current fires:
Palisades Fire - 2,921 acres [0% contained] started 10:30am on 1/7/25
Eaton Fire - 400 acres [0% contained] started 6:23pm on 1/7/25
Via CalFire
Last Updated:
9:49pm PST
1/7/25
Evacuation updates via LAFD
EVACUATION/SHELTER CENTER:
Westwood Recreation Center (1350 S Sepulveda Blvd 90025) is open for evacuees and accepts small animals. It is now also serving as shelter, allowing residents to remain overnight.
LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION:
Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr, Burbank) is open for evacuation of large animals
Tags:
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Sources:
LAFD
CalFire
LA is running out of water‼️
“There’s no water in the fire hydrants,” Caruso said. “The firefighters are there [in the neighborhood], and there’s nothing they can do — we’ve got neighborhoods burning, homes burning, and businesses burning. ... It should never happen.”
Via LA Times
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