Jeremy Clarkson has hit out at trolls making light of the wildfires that have destroyed celeb homes (Image: Getty)
has hit back at social media trolls for downplaying the plight of celebrities caught up in the California Addressing the issue, he pointed out the unjust nature of diminishing their suffering simply because of their status, insisting that losses faced by the rich and famous are as impactful as those suffered by any other fire victims.
Best known for his role on the outspoken presenter’s stressed granting everyone compassion equally, regardless of their wealth. Writing for Clarkson said: “I know there are social media socialists saying, ‘They’re rich so it doesn’t matter’ But that’s nonsense.”
Wildfires have been tearing through California, hitting areas such as the Hills and Sunset Boulevard, and even reaching Malibu – a mere 60 miles from and Meghan’s residence. The infernos have claimed at least 10 lives so far, with forecasters warning of worsening conditions due to escalating winds.
Clarkson continued: “It doesn’t matter how much money you have, it always hurts to lose your photograph albums and your pets and your lifetime collection of fridge magnets. My heart, and I really mean this, goes out to everyone affected.”
Wildfires have destroyed entire neighbourhoods in Los Angeles (Image: Getty)
Currently, five blazes are under watch, with the two largest in Palisades and Eaton scorching over 34,000 acres combined. The Kardashian-Jenner clan reportedly evacuated their Calabasas and Hidden Hills homes after a fire ignited on the Los Angeles-Ventura border last Thursday, threatening numerous residences, reports the
Although evacuation orders for Calabasas and Hidden Hills were later lifted, the Santa Ana winds fueled a fire that devoured 960 acres by Thursday evening, posing a threat to homes near Malibu Canyon, just north of the 1010 Freeway.
Local incident commanders have issued a statement highlighting the difficult conditions: “The challenging terrain and persistent winds complicate suppression activities, necessitating heightened vigilance from residents and adherence to directives from local authorities.”
Aircraft continued to douse the flames from above in a bid to extinguish them. Meanwhile, a man has been detained by the Los Angeles Police Department on suspicion of arson in the Woodland Hills area, five miles from the fire’s origin. However, they have not confirmed whether this suspect is also connected to the Kenneth fire.