THEOs Angeles continues to burnscarred by the devastating fires that hit vast areas of the Californian metropolis, destroying thousands of homes. But the city tries to roll up its sleeves, even with the help of its most illustrious citizens. Jennifer Garnerstar of Alias And 30 years in 1 secondhe chose to be in front line for his community. The actress was immortalized as he busied himself in the serve meals to displaced people and to the rescuers, always with a smile to give to those who have lost everything. He did this by joining World Central KitchenNGO of chef José Andréswhich provides meals to those affected by natural disasters.
Jennifer Garner, a concrete commitment for Los Angeles
Jennifer was photographed in the parking lot of a destroyed restaurant in Altadena, where she helped distribute hot meals to firefighters and displaced people. «The first thing to do is feed people» he said in an interview with Msnbc. Dressed casually with jeans and sweatshirtGarner served dishes prepared by local food trucks, exchanging words of comfort with those in line. She didn’t stop at a simple appearance: «I asked how I could help. Put me to work it was natural for me” was his direct message to José Andrés, with whom he collaborated also thanks to his long-standing commitment to the organization Save the Children.
A tragedy that faces no one
Speaking about the tragedy, the actress said: «Fire doesn’t look at anyone. It can destroy a celebrity’s home or that of a family who has worked their entire lives for a safe roof. We must all be united now.” He also urged his millions of social media followers to make donations to organizations involved in relief effortssaying: «Even a small gesture can make a big difference».
Garner herself lives in Brentwoodnear the most affected areas, and emotionally described having lost a friend from her community: “She didn’t get out in time,” he said through tears. “My heart bleeds”. The devastation is also reflected in the destruction of symbolic placeslike the Methodist church attended by the actress, a vital center for the local community.
The human and material toll of the fire.
The dramatic toll of the fires in Los Angeles
The human and material toll of the fire is shocking. At least 24 people have lost their lifebut it is feared that the actual number may be much higher, given that i There are dozens missing and many areas remain inaccessible. More than 10,000 structures were destroyedtransforming entire communities into a pile of rubble. The work of firefighters — described as «epic» by Los Angeles Times — involved firefighters from across the continent, the National Guard and countless volunteers, in one unprecedented mobilization. However, the fight continues to be hampered by unpredictable weather conditions and unexpected obstacles, such as amateur drones that have risked collisions with emergency vehicles.
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