Harry and Meghan Visit Survivors of Los Angeles Fires

[ad_1] Prince Harry and his spouse, Meghan, met with wildfire survivors and emergency medical staff on Friday in Pasadena, Calif., as they prompt methods for folks to assist victims of the lethal blazes in Southern California.

The couple spoke with officers at a meals distribution web site the place the World Central Kitchen charity was handing out meals. They met with the Spanish chef José Andrés, who based the group, hugging him carefully. The couple are longtime supporters of World Central Kitchen, which provides scorching meals to folks in disaster zones.

“They actually buoyed the spirits of the primary responders,” Victor Gordo, the mayor of Pasadena, advised Fox 11 Los Angeles, which broadcast footage of their go to. The couple wore white masks to guard themselves from the smoky air.

The Eaton hearth, the second greatest hearth ravaging Southern California this week, has burned since Tuesday within the mountains north of Pasadena and prompted 1000's of individuals to evacuate their properties. Mr. Gordo mentioned that Harry and Meghan, the duke and duchess of Sussex, had met with households affected by the fires, served meals and visited a police and hearth command put up on the Rose Bowl.

“Individuals have been very glad to see them,” he mentioned.

Harry and Meghan moved to California after a bitter rift with the British royal household prompted them to step again from official duties in 2020. They reside in Montecito, Calif., a couple of 90-minute drive north of Los Angeles.

In an announcement on their web site, the couple urged help for companies helping within the hearth response, together with World Central Kitchen and organizations serving to firefighters and animals.

“If a buddy, cherished one, or pet has to evacuate and you'll be able to supply them a secure haven in your house, please do,” the assertion mentioned. “And be sure you test in with any disabled or aged neighbors to see in the event that they need assistance evacuating.”