As wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, Tiger Woods breaks silence: ‘Hard in LA!’
Golf icon and Southern California native Tiger Woods is speaking out as wildfires wreak havoc in the Los Angeles region.
Woods was born in Cypress, California, 45 miles from the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Palisades Fire is one of the largest and most destructive wildfires in the area.
Woods remained publicly silent about the incident until Tuesday. He issued a statement saying that his heart goes out to those affected by the wildfire.
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Tiger Woods of the United States walks to the fourth tee during the third round of the 2022 PGA Championship at South Hills Country Club on May 21, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Andrew Reddington/Getty Images)
“The devastation of the LA fires is heartbreaking and being from California hits home.” Woods said. In a statement on his social media. “My heart goes out to those who have suffered an unimaginable loss. Thank you to the amazing heroes of the first responders who worked to contain and save the Los Angeles community.”
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The 15-time major winner has promised to provide more details about his contributions to disaster-affected communities.
American Tiger Woods plays his tee shot on the 13th during the second round of The Players Championship at the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 11, 2018 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
“In the coming weeks, we plan to provide updates on our own philanthropic efforts to help these communities. Stay strong, LA!”
Firefighters and first responders continue to work to contain the Palisades and Eaton fires that broke out last week.
The death toll rose to 25 on Tuesday, with authorities saying at least eight people have died in the Palisades fire, which has killed 17 people in the Eaton fire. The whereabouts of approximately 35 individuals are unknown.
An overview of residential areas burned as wildfires wreak havoc in Los Angeles, California, United States on January 12, 2025, reaching their fifth day. (Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Forecasters say strong winds in the region will bring high fire danger through Wednesday.
Tuesday Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine Crowley said there are “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” in the region, which could fuel the growth of new or existing wildfires in Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
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“Extreme fire danger will continue through Wednesday. PDS Red Flag Warnings are for extreme fire weather conditions,” NWS Los Angeles wrote on Twitter, formerly known as X. “In other words, this setup is about as bad as it gets. Know your surroundings. Prepare to evacuate. Avoid anything that could catch fire. #cawx.”
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