As the Palisades wildfire rampages through the posh Los Angeles neighborhood, Jennifer Aniston is pushing for kindness towards animals. The Friends star addressed the ongoing natural disaster on her Instagram Story, sharing an important public service announcement. The message, originally shared by @puppyluvla, reminded people about the wild animals in danger.
The PSA asked those living near the Palisades wildfire to be considerate of the animals fleeing the area. These creatures could wind up in their yards, and authorities warned residents to keep their pets indoors at night. However, rather than avoid these homeless animals, the message implored people to help, stating:
“Consider leaving out buckets of water for these animals—they are scared, exhausted, and may have lost their homes. A little kindness can help them recover and survive.”
The Murder Mystery actress’ efforts to help those affected by the wildlife continued in a second post. Aniston shared information about the evacuation centers open to people, pets, and large animals. The Westwood Recreation Center has become a shelter for evacuees and has opened its doors to small animals. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Equestrian Center accepted large animals.
The post also included important notices about road closures and reminders for those near evacuation areas to stay alert. Authorities advised residents in these areas to be prepared and follow LAFD alerts, plus the local news about the fire. Like Aniston, other celebrities pushed for prayers and kindness in the original PSA post. The list included Britney Spears’ ex-husband Sam Asghari, Paris Hilton, and Swedish actress Hanna Oldenburg.
Two L.A Residents Flee Their Home in Terrifying Footage of the Palisades Wildfire
We covered that the tragic wildlife began its rampage across the Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Tuesday, January 7. At the time, the disaster destroyed over 2,900 acres, leading to a mass evacuation as many lost their homes. A video from the incident went viral on Reddit, capturing two LA residents escaping the raging inferno.
The person filming the disaster showed how the flames engulfed a building, setting trees and power lines ablaze. The camera panned over to the two residents running for their lives as their surroundings caught fire. “Gotta get out of here. Oh, sh–! Holy sh–!” someone exclaimed. The video got Redditors talking, with someone noting:
“The fire moves faster than you think. It probably didn’t look like that 15 mins before they decided to get out.”
Another echoed similar sentiments, crediting the strong winds for spreading the fire. “At 40-70mph winds, it is amazing how much ground a fire can cover. It is hard to imagine for most people until they see it live,” the Reddit user wrote. Their words referenced reports that suggested the Palisades wildfire originated from a brush fire that spread due to powerful winds.
The rampaging fire has since sparked the closure of dozens of schools in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, firefighters have requested reinforcements as they bravely battle the spreading disaster. Hopefully, Jennifer Aniston’s tip serves as an effort to help preserve the wildlife impacted by the ongoing crises. Authorities are doing all they can to contain the wildfire before it destroys the Pacific Palisades and its nearby environment.
