@charliej766

I’ve been a social worker for more than 2 decades. I am also a former child of homelessness. I always remind others that homelessness can happen to ANYONE at anytime no matter how hard you’ve worked. 

I urge everyone to show kindness and mercy to anyone without a place to call home. One day you may be the one in need of grace.

@CRASH.CORNER

It’s so important to be reminded that anyone can face homelessness or disaster at any time. Compassion and kindness aren’t just optional—they’re necessary for a better world.

@christinehodges6

This is just insane. I live in Asheville, where we got hit by Helene. I was fortunate to get through it without a major loss, unlike hundreds of other people. The aftermath has been worse for me than the actual flood. Our community isn't the same. I didn't realize how devastating it would be to see places suddenly destroyed. My heart goes out to each and every person affected by this horrific fire. It's times like these when you're forced to step outside of yourself and come together as a community to rebuild what was destroyed without letting it destroy you. My heart is with you all!

@nancybcbg4316

I cannot fathom what people have endured ~ losing family, friends, pets, homes, memories … it’s traumatic … May God bless you all, we are keeping you in our daily prayers ❤️ from your neighbours in Canada 🇨🇦

@yongYang-up9qf

Thank You to all the Firefighters and everyone helping.

@mukhtarqureshi

​​I'm deeply saddened by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. My heart goes out to everyone affected by this tragedy. The loss of lives, homes, and communities is truly heartbreaking.

@ObviCJ

It’s crazy that only 6 months ago I was in some of those exact areas and they will never look the same again.

@irmagoncalves1915

This is absolutely heartbreaking, I am so sorry for everybody living there, I cannot even imagine the sadness and the fear you all had to go through. It's horrible. Sending all affected my love, from South Africa

@lcorvette

This is horrible! I remember living in Thousand Oaks, California when I was just a child. I remember my brother on the roof with the hose. I remember my grandparents crying - we were ready to evacuate with the cat and the hamster and the bird thankfully, the winds changed and our home was spared. Sending prayers to everyone affected by this tragedy!!

@maddict1045

As a Texan i remember the Katrina refugee's, they didnt get a CENT from the insurance, and the industry has only gotten worse, man this is terrible. I really hope something changes.

@azo5000

You know things are serious when NBC makes a special on an event.

@Martin-us1

Thank you Mexico 🇲🇽 Canada 🇨🇦 and South Africa 🇿🇦 for your help. Not surprised they didn’t mention your assistance.
Trump only criticizes but doesn’t even help California.

@BeautiifulliMade

Fight me if you want but I never understood showing up to a disaster and putting cameras in people’s faces as they stand in the rumble of their home, not burned down, with the entire neighborhood burned down…and ask ‘How does this make you feel? What will you do now?’ Like what? They have to scramble to find shelter, while you go back to a hotel the network rented for you. 

It reminds me on the lady during the hurricane in Houston who went off on a reporter telling her ‘Y’all come down here after something happens and shove cameras in our faces asking us stupid questions…we have no where to sleep tonight and lost  everything and you’re STILL here with a camera and microphone in my face’

@Sonic-l4v

Insurance, car and home, are going to be insanely premium in the next few years

@sumiregrandma3264

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to those who have suffered such great damage and to those who are still living in fear of inflammation. I pray with love from Japan. I hope that my feelings are conveyed well through this translated message.
日本から心よりお祈りしております🙏

I sincerely thank many firefighters in Los Angeles. I hope that the firefighters can carry out the firefighting operation safely.

@sharonrogers-vh4qh

It takes a  trusted and reliable network to finally give the facts and truth about a tragedy like this one.

@bbtank3000

Why is it always "We will rebuild" and never "We will prevent" ?

*EDIT: I guess I have to spell it out for those who can't read between the lines. What I'm implying is:

Why does our society never take the initiative to carefully plan for the what-if scenarios, and create infrastructures to quickly resolve those issues when they arise? 

Example: Southern California is very dry. When people decided to build entire cities there, it would have been intelligent of the government to have certain measures ready for when fires break out. Like emergency water lines that reroute and divert water to the areas being affected. And maybe have a massive fleet of planes and choppers capable of dumping water with faster response times. Etc.

In NO WAY am I saying we could have the ability to prevent these fires.

@peacefullmaker

It's hard to believe that one of the richest areas in the world has been devastated and turned into like a war zone in just a few days.

@MTClassicMovieChannel

I pray for all of the people affected.  Thank you to everyone who are helping the people who are impacted by this crisis. And the people fighting this fire.

@xy6634

Even the rich people aren't spared from fire. Let this be a lesson of humility & empathy.