Hollywood actress Jamie Lee Curtis has compared the destructive wildfires in Los Angeles to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, expressing her support for Palestinians.
Speaking at the event, Curtis said, “The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, unfortunately, Gaza, or one of these war-torn countries where awful things have happened,” while discussing the destruction caused by the fires.
She also talked about how she lost the place where she grew up because of LA wildfires, “I am born and raised in the City of Angels. And the entire City of Angels is on fire, everywhere. The entire city of the Pacific Palisades is gone. I mean literally my neighborhood – gone. My house tonight is still there but I live in a different canyon.”
The actress has announced a $1 million donation to support relief efforts in Los Angeles.
Jamie Lee Curtis is one of many Hollywood celebrities who have been supporting Gaza since day one, including Mark Ruffalo, Angelina Jolie, Bella Hadid, Andrew Garfield, Billie Eilish, and others.
LA wildfires have claimed 24 lives so far. Firefighting crews have made progress as they try to contain the blazes, but officials say the fire threat will remain very high as dangerous winds return this week.
An investigation is currently underway into how the blazes started.
