Justin Timberlake talks about the devastating fires in Los Angeles.
During his concert on Saturday, January 18 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, Timberlake stopped his Forget Tomorrow world tour to bring attention to the fires that continue to burn in LA
While on stage at the venue, about 30 miles away from the fires that were still raging, the “Cry Me a River” singer praised the efforts of those fighting the fires and helping others cope with the aftermath.
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“I want to take a moment to recognize what’s going on in LA. I want to call the 911, the fire department, the community members, everything you’ve given,” Timberlake said.
He continued: “I’m sure so many of us in this room know someone, or are related to someone, or have heard that someone so close to us has been affected by this devastating incident. And so many of us on stage or live there and in the crew know people who live there, and we just came from there, and it’s really devastating.”
Justin Timberlake.
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Despite the nature of the tragedy that continues to unfold, Timberlake drew attention to the good – how in times of crisis, people from all walks of life find a way to come together to help others.
I just wanted to recognize how nice it is, how well everyone reacted in that area, he concluded. “And I just wanted to say: Keep your thoughts and prayers with LA Donate if you can — if you can — but thoughts and prayers with LA Thank you so much, Anaheim.”
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Justin Timberlake.
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Timberlake’s tour kicked off on April 29 in Vancouver, following the release of his album, Everything I thought it wasin March. His next stop will take him beyond the LA fires to Palm Desert, California on Monday, January 20th.
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The wildfires started in LA on January 7, following a “red flag” warning for high winds and dry weather, and have since been called the most destructive firestorm in the city’s history.
Two large fires, the Eaton and Palisades fires, were 73% and 59% contained as of Monday afternoon. Thousands have lost their homes, and tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders.
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