Pacific Palisades has taken the sports world by storm Los Angeles Lakers Head coach JJ Redick has been directly affected.
Riddick is a resident of the area that was Destroyed by forest fires Tuesday.
There are more than 13,000 buildings and 26,000 people in the evacuation zone, which has been classified as “under immediate threat,” according to UN data. Los Angeles Fire department.
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Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center. (Jane Kamen Onsia – USA TODAY Sports)
Riddick said his family and his family were among those evacuated.
The coach gave his thoughts ahead of his team's match against the Mavericks in Dallas.
“I just want to say thank you and send my thoughts and prayers to everyone in Palisades right now. This is where I live. Our family, my wife's family, and my wife's twin sister have been evacuated,” Riddick said. He told the media on Tuesday. “I know a lot of people are panicking right now, including my family. And from hearing things, I know a lot of people are scared. So I just want to acknowledge that. My thoughts and prayers for sure, and I hope everyone is staying safe.” security.”
Firefighters run as fires burn in Pacific Palisades, California, on January 7, 2025. (David Swanson/AFP via Getty Images)
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California Governor Gavin Newsom's office said he was near the fire where authorities briefed him on the matter.
Actor James Woods(77 years old) was also forced to evacuate his home.
More than 250 Los Angeles firefighters were battling the blaze, in addition to firefighters from neighboring agencies. Nearly 30 vehicles left abandoned in Sunset and Palisades will be moved by the county to provide clear access, the fire department said.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is currently out of town attending the inauguration of John Dramani Mahama in Accra, Ghana, according to a statement from the White House.
Los Angeles County rescuers said high fire conditions with dry offshore winds were expected to continue through Wednesday.
Flames and smoke from the Pacific Palisades Fire can be seen on the hills behind homes in Santa Monica, California. Tuesday, January 7, 2025 (San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
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“Residents should remain prepared to evacuate and stay out of the area to allow emergency teams to work safely,” the agency said.
Fox News' Alexandra Koch and Luis Cassano contributed to this report.
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