Kamala Harris’ Los Angeles Home Placed in Evacuation Zone Due to Wildfire

Vice President Kamala Harris’s residence in Los Angeles has been placed within an evacuation zone as California faces an ongoing wildfire crisis.

Fueled by intense winds, the wildfire has rapidly worsened, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for nearby neighborhoods. Harris, however, remains in Washington, D.C.

“An area with around 30,000 people was put under evacuation orders after the fire broke out at 10:30 a.m. in Pacific Palisades and quickly grew, driven by high Santa Ana winds. Evacuation zones later grew. The vice president is in Washington, D.C. The peak of the high winds is expected tonight and into tomorrow morning,” NBC News reported.

In response to the situation, Harris issued a public statement addressing the wildfires impacting southern California.

“My heart goes out to all those being impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Doug and I are praying for our fellow Californians who have evacuated, and we are thinking of the families whose homes, businesses, and schools remain in harm’s way. We are deeply grateful for the heroic first responders who are risking their own safety to fight the flames and help keep communities safe,” Harris stated.

She continued by emphasizing the importance of staying informed and following safety protocols: “I was briefed earlier tonight and will continue to receive regular updates about these damaging wildfires and the coordinated efforts to contain them. I am also urging residents in the affected areas to listen to local officials, remain vigilant, and evacuate immediately if told to do so.”

Harris also highlighted the federal government’s commitment to supporting those impacted by the disaster. “President Biden and I are committed to ensuring that no community has to respond to this disaster alone. We have already mobilized federal resources to help suppress the fires, provide overhead support, and begin assisting those impacted. FEMA also quickly approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help reimburse the state for immediate firefighting costs,” she said.

She concluded her statement with a personal note: “As a proud daughter of California, I know the damage that wildfires have on our neighbors and communities. I also know that the impact is often felt long after the fire is contained. As we respond and as Californians recover, I will ensure that our administration is in constant contact with state and local officials.”

Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park, who represents District 11, which includes the Pacific Palisades, discussed the emergency situation on NBC’s “TODAY” show: “It is an absolute miracle that we do not have any reported fatalities at this point.”

Park commended local residents for their swift action in response to evacuation orders. “I really want to commend neighbors in the area for their swift response and compliance with local orders. This was a fire that grew and moved very, very quickly with wind conditions as well as all of the dry conditions—it’s been at least eight months since we’ve had rain in this area,” she explained.

She added that the fire department is facing significant challenges: “The fire department is overwhelmed at this point—this is a life-saving operation,” Park stated. Due to strong winds, helicopters have been unable to conduct water drops from the air. Officials fear that there may be “likely hundreds of lost structures.”

Park also emphasized the uncertainty of the situation: “Until the sun comes up and we can get assets back in the air safely, we won’t really know how much of the Palisades is still standing today,” she said, predicting the scale of the damage will be “absolutely devastating for all of Los Angeles.”

Regarding evacuation efforts, Park reiterated the urgency of the orders: “We have been pushing out messages. And you know, my communications to folks have been from the get-go: This is not a drill. This is an actual public safety emergency. Everybody needs to be packed and prepared to move on an instant notice.”

Fire Captain Robert Foxworthy also urged residents to evacuate without delay. “Get in your vehicle and leave the area as soon as possible,” he stated on Wednesday morning, underscoring the seriousness of the wildfire threat.