Sarah Ferguson has issued a statement on the devastation caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles.
The Duchess of York, 65, took to social media with a new statement following the heartbreaking natural disaster.
She said: “My heart breaks as I watch the devastating wildfires that Los Angeles is currently facing.
“My thoughts are with all those affected and support goes out to everybody in the emergency services that are working tirelessly to help.”
Sarah Ferguson issues statement on devastation: ‘My heart breaks’
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Firefighters are currently battling multiple fires in Los Angeles.
The latest fire, near Runyon Canyon, was threatening some of the most popular LA tourist hot spots, including the iconic Hollywood sign.
Firefighters are continuing to try and contain other blazes.
In LA and neighbouring communities, firefighters are battling the Palisades Fire, the Hurst Fire, the Lidia Fire, and the Eaton Fire.
My heart breaks as I watch the devastating wildfires that Los Angeles is currently facing.
My thoughts are with all those affected and support goes out to everybody in the emergency services that are working tirelessly to help. ❤️
— Sarah Ferguson (Fergie) (@SarahTheDuchess) January 9, 2025
The Eaton Fire has claimed the lives of five people.
At least 130,000 people were under evacuation orders.
Speaking to Fox News on Wednesday, Los Angeles Fire Department captain Sheila Kelliher described the scorched hillsides “dramatic and apocalyptic.”
Kelliher added that she watched winds “whip up to 70, 80, even 100 miles an hour,” further fanning the flames.
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Royal fans commented underneath Fergie’s Instagram post, with one saying: “It’s devastating here. It feels like a war zone.”
Another wrote: “Your message will touch a lot of people Fergie.”
A third commented: “Words cannot describe how I’m feeling all we can do is hope for the best.”
In addition, a fan said: “Completely Duchess it’s just devastating awful. Very frightening.”