Preity Zinta expresses concern over LA wildfires

Firefighters battle a blaze at a burning structure on Lake Avenue, downtown Altadena, Pasadena (AP)

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta expressed her heartbreak over the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. She also assured fans that her family in LA is safe “as of now”. The actress also paid gratitude to the fire department, firefighters and others who are saving the lives of people amid the raging wildfire. Preity Zinta got married to LA-based financial analyst Gene Goodenough in 2016.

The actress has been shuttling between India and the US ever since. Recently, LA came under siege due to wildfires which resulted in the evacuation of the residents and burnt homes.

Taking to her X handle, the Koi Mil Gya actress wrote that she is heartbroken by the ‘devastation’ around her. “I never thought I would live to see a day where fires would ravage neighbourhoods around us in LA, friends & families either evacuated or put on high alert, ash descending from smoggy skies like snow & fear & uncertainty about what will happen if the wind does not calm down with toddlers and grandparents with us. I’m heartbroken at the devastation around us & grateful to god that we are safe as of now.” wrote Preity Zinta.

The actress further highlighted the contribution of firefighters in controlling the catastrophe and expressed gratitude towards god for keeping herself and her family safe.

“My thoughts & prayers to people who are displaced & have lost everything in these fires. Hope the wind dies down soon & the fires are contained. A big thank you to the fire department, firefighters & everyone else helping to save lives & property. Stay safe everyone.” 

Snoop Dogg gives out free clothes at his store to victims of LA wildfires 

Amidst the devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, rapper Snoop Dogg has stepped forward to support those affected. Snoop Dogg’s Clothing store has announced that it would offer free clothing to help rebuild lives of those affected. 

“We are devastated and send our condolences to those who have been affected by these fires,” the store’s Instagram post read. “Please stop by and pick up some clothing that we have available to get you and your family through these trying times free of charge.” 

Ananya Panday’s cousin, Alanna’s house reduced to dust 

The southern California fires have crippled the Hollywood with many celebrities evacuating their houses as the fires continue to ravage through Los Angeles. Bollywood actress Ananya Panday's cousin Alanna Panday too finds herself facing the odds.

Alanna recently took to her Instagram, and shared a note about how she and her family had to cut short their ski trip after finding out about the fires. She said that they packed all their stuff hurriedly, and how it pained her to see the place, which was a huge part of her life, being gutted in the fires. 

She wrote, “What’s been happening these past few days. We left our ski trip early after finding out about the fires. We drove into LA through clouds of smoke rushing home to pack our lives into a few suitcases or whatever fit into the back of our car.

The thought about evacuating with our entire life back in this house and potentially coming back to a pile of dust was gut wrenching”. “I couldn’t even imagine what people that have already lost their homes are feeling right now. We’re currently really close to 2 fires but don’t have a level 3 evacuation warning yet. As of now we’re safe and thank you to everyone that’s reached out”, she added.