The Wildfires in Los Angeles not only caused much devastation, but displaced many people throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. And here’s the news that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have opened their own Montecito House for their friends and loved ones who were forced to evacuate due to the growing wildfires.
For the uninitiated, Prince Harry and Meghan officially stepped down from their roles as senior members of the UK royal family in 2020 and the couple moved to the US. They have been living in their $29 million Montecito, California home with their two children – Prince Archie and Princess Lilibeth – for about five years now.
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According to reports, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan is located approximately 145 km north of the area affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles and is a “high risk area”. And despite the possible evacuation warnings for their home in Montecito, the royal couple is providing shelter to those in need. Wildfires in Los Angeles began on January 7, 2025 and quickly spread to nearby areas. About 100,000 residents of Los Angeles were forced to evacuate due to wildfires.
Apart from helping their loved ones in such an emergency, Prince Harry and Meghan are also helping people through them Archevello Foundation. They are working together with World Central Kitchen Chef Jose Andres to help those in need during this crisis. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also donated essential items to those affected by the bushfires in Los Angeles.
Urging people to support those affected by the bushfires in Los Angeles, Harry and Meghan issued a statement on their official website. “Over the past few days, wildfires in Southern California have raged through neighborhoods and devastated families, homes, schools, medical centers and more – affecting tens of thousands of people from all walks of life. A state of emergency has been declared,” they said in a statement. on Sussex.com. The statement goes on to list some of the organizations and their numbers that are helping people affected by the fire.
Harry and Meghan are also urging people to help those affected by the bushfires by providing shelter or donating items in such a crisis. “If a friend, loved one or pet needs to evacuate and you can offer them shelter in your home, please do so. And be sure to check with your disabled or elderly neighbors if they need help evacuating… Some families and individuals are left with nothing, please consider donating clothes, children’s toys and other essentials, – says the statement.
Many people, including celebrities, have been affected and even evacuated due to the wildfires in Los Angeles. Celebrities include Billy Crystal, Anthony Hopkins, Anna Faris and Eugene Levy.
