It’s been a tough week for California as wildfires continue to blaze across the state, and even Hollywood’s biggest stars aren’t immune to the chaos. Ellen DeGeneres, along with her wife Portia de Rossi and their beloved pets, had to evacuate their stunning beach house in Carpinteria, which they recently acquired for a cool $18.6 million. Before heading out, the talk show host took to Twitter to share the harrowing news with her fans, shedding light on the dire situation unfolding in her community.
Ellen’s heartfelt message painted a vivid picture of the fear and uncertainty gripping her community. "Our house is under threat of being burned. We just had to evacuate our pets," she tweeted. "I’m praying for everyone in our community and thankful to all the incredible firefighters." Beyond just expressing her concerns, Ellen highlighted the resilience and solidarity of the Montecito area, where neighbors are checking in on one another and ensuring that both people and animals are safe. "I’m proud to be a part of this community," she added. "I’m sending lots of love and gratitude to the fire department and sheriffs. Thank you all."
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Our house is under threat of being burned. We just had to evacuate our pets. I’m praying for everyone in our community and thankful to all the incredible firefighters. The live stream is on https://t.co/FTcKVvHO16
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 10, 2017
Everyone in the Montecito area is checking up on each other and helping to get people and animals to safety. I’m proud to be a part of this community. I’m sending lots of love and gratitude to the fire department and sheriffs. Thank you all. #ThomasFire
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 10, 2017
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Neighbors Rally Together Amidst Crisis
Ellen isn’t the only celebrity feeling the heat. Her affluent neighborhood, which includes the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Drew Barrymore, is also under threat. Oprah took to social media to offer her own words of encouragement and reflection. "Peace be Still, is my prayer tonight," she wrote. "For all the fires raging thru my community and beyond." Meanwhile, actor Rob Lowe echoed the sentiment, sharing his anxiety as the flames drew closer. "Praying for my town. Fires closing in. Firefighters making brave stands. Could go either way. Packing to evacuate now," he added.
The Thomas Fire: A Growing Threat
As of now, firefighters are battling six separate blazes across southern California, covering an alarming 200,000 acres. Dubbed the Thomas Fire, it ranks as the fifth largest wildfire in California's history, and unfortunately, conditions aren't improving. With strong winds forecasted and no rain expected for at least ten days, the situation is likely to worsen. Governor Jerry Brown weighed in on the matter, acknowledging the devastating impact of climate change. "This is kind of the new normal," he stated. "With climate change, some scientists are saying that Southern California is literally burning up." He emphasized the need for resources to combat the fires and invest in forest management as the region faces hotter temperatures.
As the flames continue to rage, one death has already been attributed to this natural disaster. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy. It’s times like these that remind us of the importance of community and coming together during adversity.
