Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh meets with first responders as wildfires continue to ravage Southern California
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh met with first responders in California this week to personally thank them as they continue to battle the devastating wildfires burning in Los Angeles that have claimed at least 27 lives.
In a video shared by the team on social media Thursday, Harbaugh is seen greeting firefighters and law enforcement on the field.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh answers a question during a news conference following their win over the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Former Michigan coach he shook hands and spoke with several first responders and even stopped to take a few photos.
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Before the Chargers’ Wild Card game vs Houston Texans, Harbaugh told the media that the situation in California is at the forefront of his mind, adding that he was “inspired” by the dedication of the first shots and the selflessness of his neighbors.
“From the bottom of my heart, prayers, abundant prayers for all those affected by this tragedy,” he said, according to the team’s website. “I was also very inspired by the first interventions, firefighters and residents who joined together, watched each other’s backs.
“It was incredibly inspiring,” he continued. “Many prayers and thoughts to all who are in this fight. You see neighbors on their rooftops helping their neighbors, it’s truly inspiring.”
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field in Mile High. (Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
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last week, The Chargers pledged $200,000 in targeted funding from the American Red Cross, the LA Fire Department Foundation, Team Rubicon, and a pet rescue organization that shelters animals displaced by wildfires.
“While we are currently going through unprecedented conditions that seemingly couldn’t be worse as we deal with multiple wildfires in our region, we are also witnessing our best community,” Chargers owner Dean Spanos said in a statement. “The courage, selflessness, bravery, sacrifice and compassion shown over the last 24 hours by first responders, good Samaritans, friends, family and neighbors has been remarkable.”
A helicopter drops water on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon on January 11, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
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California officials say more than 30 people are still missing as the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire continue to burn. Those two fires together burned almost 38,000 hectares. The Palisades fire is 27% contained, while the Eaton fire is at 55%.
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