The Palisades Wildfire, the largest wildfire in Southern California, is spreading quickly due to strong winds. It started as a small fire but has grown into a huge blaze since Wednesday. The disaster has destroyed numerous expensive properties belonging to famous individuals, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.
This Palisades Wildfire, which has affected thousands, serves as a reminder that no one, not even celebrities, is immune. The situation has led to the postponement of games.
Since it began on Tuesday morning in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, the fire has already burnt over 15,832 acres. The Palisades wildfire has claimed at least five lives and destroyed over 2,000 buildings. It is now the most destructive fire in Los Angeles County’s history and is expected to be the costliest in U.S. history.
Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick has lost his home due to the raging fires around the Los Angeles area.
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Prayers to everyone affected & dealing with this tragic time.. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/J5LHsGJsYR
Redick’s family in Pacific Palisades was forced to evacuate early for their safety. Before the Lakers’ game against the Mavericks, he said, “I just want to acknowledge and send thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Palisades right now. That’s where I live… Our family, my wife’s family, my wife’s twin sister, they’ve evacuated. I know a lot of people are freaking out right now, including my family.”
Steve Kerr’s mother’s home destroyed in Palisades wildfire
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr shared that his mother, Ann Kerr’s home in Pacific Palisades was destroyed by Palisades wildfires. The home she had lived in since 1969 was destroyed, but thankfully she was able to escape safely.
Kerr has a particular connection to the region as he grew up there and spoke about how terrible and unbelievable the damage seems. Before the Warriors’ game against the Pistons, Kerr assured everyone that his family is safe.
Steve Kerr confirms his childhood home in Pacific Palisades burned in the fire. He said he was there two weeks ago for dinner with his mother (who made it out safe). Here he is in detail on the devastation of the fire and the memories gone. pic.twitter.com/mvJuBwPo9g
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He said, “It’s been tough. My family is fine, my mom is in good hands but her house is gone. So I’ve been on the phone with my siblings quite a bit, family calls just with my mom, but she’s got a lot of support…she’s safe and sound.”
