Jennifer Garner has shared the heartbreaking news that she lost a friend in the terrible wildfires that are still raging through Southern California.
As of now, the number of people who have died has reached 25, and strong winds are expected to make things even worse in the next few days. The fires have been causing chaos in Los Angeles recently, burning a total of 60 square miles. With the Santa Ana winds returning, the situation is likely to get even more dangerous.
It’s clear that many people have lost their homes, jobs, personal belongings, pets, and even their sense of hope. Sadly, some have lost even more than that.
Actress Jennifer Garner recently shared in an interview with MSNBC that she lost a friend in the fires.
The star of Elektra is among many celebrities who are helping with the relief efforts, teaming up with a famous chef to support affected communities.
“I lost a friend who couldn’t escape in time,” Garner, 52, expressed during the interview. “My heart aches for my friends. I can think of so many families, and there are 5,000 homes that have been destroyed.”
She added, “I almost feel guilty being in my own home. I keep asking myself, what can I do? How can I help? What can I give? What do I have to offer with my hands and my safe home?”
Speaking on her loss, Garner finished: “I’m looking at the chimney of somebody that I loved. […] It’s awful — kind of unimaginable.”
Reports say that Garner has teamed up with Chef José Andrés and his group, World Central Kitchen, to assist communities impacted by the wildfires.
“I used a bit of my celebrity status and called Chef, asking, ‘Can I join you?’” Garner shared.
Currently, the death toll from the wildfires is at 25, but unfortunately, it might increase. Strong winds are expected to hit the LA area later this week, and the National Weather Service has warned about a “particularly dangerous situation.”
As of Monday morning, only 14 percent of the Palisades fire, which has burned over 23,000 acres, has been contained. The Eaton fire, which has affected more than 14,000 acres in Altadena and Pasadena, is 33 percent contained.
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