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Vice President Harris’ neighborhood in Los Angeles was ordered to evacuate Tuesday night as wildfires burned the area, her spokesman said Wednesday.
“Last night, the vice president’s neighborhood in Los Angeles was placed under an evacuation order. No one was home at the time,” spokesman Ernie Apreza told social media platform X.
“She and the Second Gentleman are praying for the safety of their fellow Californians, the heroic first responders and Secret Service personnel,” Apreza added.
Harris, a lifelong Californian who served as a U.S. state senator and attorney general, said in a statement Tuesday that she was kept informed of the status of the wildfires and would continue to be updated regularly.” about these damaging wildfires and the coordinated efforts to contain them.”
“I also urge residents in affected areas to listen to local officials, remain vigilant and evacuate immediately if asked to do so,” Harris continued in his statement Tuesday evening.
Harris said she and President Biden “are committed to ensuring that no community has to respond to this disaster alone” and that they have mobilized federal resources “to help put out the fires, provide general support and begin to help those affected.”
He said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has already approved a fire management assistance grant to reimburse the state for some of the firefighting costs.
“As a proud daughter of California, I know the toll wildfires have on our neighbors and communities. I also know the impact is often felt long after the fire is contained. As we respond and as Californians recover , I will ensure that our administration is in constant contact with state and local officials,” Harris added.
Harris’ statement comes as the Pacific Palisades wildfire and three other fires burn in the area surrounding Los Angeles, prompting California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to declare a state of emergency. The fires have also forced the evacuation of some residents and have caused significant damage to structures in the area.
The Palisades Fire, which started as a brush fire at approximately 10:30 a.m. local time Tuesday, has grown to nearly 3,000 acres without containment.according to Cal Fire.
The second fire, Eaton’s, also started Tuesday near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive in Pasadena. The Hurst fire, the third blaze, started burning Tuesday night, spreading quickly with strong winds and burning at least 500 acres. A fourth, the Tyler Fire, started Wednesday morning in Coachella, Riverside County.
