As California’s deadly wildfires rage, Jay Leno delivers food to LA first responders
Legendary entertainer Jay Leno is giving back to Los Angeles first responders working to protect California communities from raging wildfires.
Leno joined “Your World” on Wednesday to talk about his efforts to cook and serve meals to first responders.
“You all do what you can do,” the former late-night host told Fox News anchor Sandra Smith. “I’m just helping out and trying to do what I can and have fun, and they’re very grateful.”
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It’s been a week since the fierce and deadly wildfires raged through the Los Angeles area, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee for safety as their homes and businesses were destroyed.
Officials say at least 24 people have been confirmed dead and the number is expected to rise. Dozens are still reported missing.
“It’s weird because it’s 80 degrees. It’s a beautiful day. I mean, they have heaven and hell within a few feet of each other,” Leno said.
“You think about the Malibu — they named cars after him and perfume, and they’re sexist. And now it’s like a charred wreck. It’s unbelievable, but it’s still a beautiful day. So you have this weird dichotomy. It’s very strange.”
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Smaller fires have broken out since Monday, but heroic efforts by firefighters have kept the Palisades and Eaton fires responsible for most of the destruction from spreading.
Leno praised the fire department’s efforts, saying, “The LA fire department is probably the best in the world.”
“It’s actually a massive military move. It’s amazing to watch,” he added.
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“The best thing is, I haven’t heard any political discussion for the last four days. No one is blaming this or that. They’re fighting fire, these people have no opinion. I’m sure they have an opinion, but not this one. Blame game at this point…what’s going to fix this?” It is a matter of whether we should do it.
State and local leaders have faced heavy criticism, Leno said the “silver lining” amid the “horrible tragedy” is the “sense of community that has come out of it.”
“We’re going to rebuild it,” Leno said. “It’s unfortunate that it took something like this to bring everyone together, but sometimes that’s what it takes.”
Fox News Digital’s Chris Pandolfo, Elizabeth Pritchett, Greg Wenner and Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
