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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle visit LA wildfire victims

By Austin Williams
Published  January 10, 2025 5:19pm PST
Wildfires
FOX TV Digital Team

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle help Pasadena wildfire victims

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were in Pasadena Convention Center meeting with first responders and victims of the Eaton Fire.

The Brief

    • Harry and Meghan issued a heartfelt statement urging aid for wildfire victims in Southern California.
    • The statement lists organizations like World Central Kitchen and Baby2Baby offering critical support.
    • Fires have ravaged thousands of acres, causing mass evacuations and devastating losses across the region.

LOS ANGELES - As Southern California continues to battle multiple devastating wildfires, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stepping up to support victims and relief efforts.

On Friday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their second visit to Pasadena, meeting with the city’s mayor to discuss ongoing recovery efforts. Earlier in the week, the couple reportedly delivered food anonymously to displaced families.

In a statement posted Thursday on their official website, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex described the destruction as catastrophic, writing: "In the last few days, wildfires in Southern California have raged through neighborhoods and devastated families, homes, schools, medical care centers, and so much more – affecting tens of thousands from all walks of life. A state of emergency has been issued."

Supporting relief efforts

Harry and Meghan highlighted a list of organizations actively aiding wildfire victims, including:

  • World Central Kitchen, which is providing meals to both first responders and those displaced.
  • Animal Wellness Foundation and Compton Cowboys, which are assisting animals evacuated from the fires.
  • Baby2Baby, which is distributing emergency kits and essential supplies to families in need.
  • Airbnb, partnering with 211LA to offer free temporary housing to evacuees.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle speak with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo about wildfire relief efforts and community recovery during a visit to Southern California. (FOX)

The couple also encouraged personal acts of generosity, such as housing evacuees, checking on elderly or disabled neighbors, and donating essentials like clothing and toys. They emphasized the role of the American Red Cross, which is on the ground providing critical assistance.

"Some families and people have been left with nothing," the Sussexes wrote. "Please consider donating clothing, children’s toys & clothing, and other essentials."

The Source: 

Statement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's official website and wildfire incident reports from CAL FIRE.

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