Actor Steve Guttenberg is actively assisting as wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles region.
The iconic figure from the 1980s, aged 66, interrupted a live broadcast on KTLA 5 news on Tuesday, January 7, to convey an “important announcement” to the audience. “On Palisades Drive, if anyone has parked their car, please leave the keys inside so we can relocate your vehicle and allow firetrucks access up Palisades Drive,” he stated during the broadcast.
He elaborated further: “The issue is that individuals are taking their keys with them as if they were in a typical parking lot. This is not a parking lot. We urgently need people to move their vehicles. Therefore, if you have left your car on Palisades Drive, please leave the keys inside so someone like me can move it and facilitate access for the firetrucks. This is extremely important.”
Initially, the reporter did not recognize Guttenberg, but later inquired, “You’re an actor?” After Guttenberg confirmed his identity, the reporter remarked, “You look familiar to me now.”
During the discussion, Guttenberg mentioned that he resides in the vicinity but expressed concern for friends who are unable to evacuate their homes. “There are individuals trapped up there, so we are working to clear Palisades Drive,” he stated. “There are families and pets in need of assistance.”
He stressed the necessity for collective action, stating, “It is crucial for everyone to come together. Do not worry about your belongings. Just evacuate. Ensure your loved ones are safe and leave. I have friends up there who cannot evacuate at this moment despite receiving evacuation orders.”
The interview concluded with fire officials requesting Guttenberg and the news crew to vacate the area.
Having commenced his professional acting career in the late 1970s, Guttenberg is widely recognized for his performances in some of the most prominent television shows and films of the 1980s, such as Police Academy, Cocoon, Short Circuit, and The Bedroom Window. Additional significant works include The Big Green, The Poseidon Adventure, Veronica Mars, Ballers, The Goldbergs, and Paper Empire.
On Tuesday, around 10:30 a.m. local time, strong gusts from the Santa Ana winds ignited rapidly spreading brush fires, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. By Wednesday, January 8, CNN indicated that more than 50,000 residents in Los Angeles were under evacuation orders, with some individuals losing their homes and suffering burn injuries.
Numerous celebrities have been impacted by the wildfires, including Eugene Levy, Mandy Moore, James Woods, and Mark Hamill, all of whom were forced to evacuate their residences. “The smoke appeared quite dark and intense over Temescal Canyon,” Levy, 78, stated to the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday. “While I could not see any flames, the smoke was exceedingly thick.”
Sandra Lee posted videos on Instagram showing the flames dangerously approaching her Malibu residence on Tuesday, expressing: “As the fire draws nearer, I pray for it — I pray for everyone in Los Angeles right now. This is an incredibly frightening moment for my community. As the fire reaches our doorstep, please maintain communication with one another; community support during such times is our lifeline. We are all safe, but the fire is inching closer to my piece of paradise in Malibu.”
She further remarked: “I feel sadness, but I am sending all my love to the first responders and firefighters who are truly giving their all to ensure our safety!”
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