Tiger Woods breaks his silence as wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area: ‘Stay strong LA!’
A golf icon and Southern California native Tiger Woods speaks as wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles region.
Woods was born in Cypress, California, located approximately 45 miles from the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Palisade fire is one of the biggest and one of the most destructive fires raging in this area.
Woods remained silent publicly about the tragedy until Tuesday. He released a statement saying his heart goes out to those affected by the devastating fires.
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Tiger Woods of the United States tees off during the third round of the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club on May 21, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
“The ongoing devastation with the LA fires is such a tragedy, and being from California, it affects me.” Woods said in a statement he shared on his social media platforms. “My heart goes out to those who have suffered unimaginable loss. Thank you to the incredible heroes who were first responders and helped contain and save the Los Angeles community.”
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The 15-time major winner he also promised to release more details about his personal contributions to disaster-affected communities.
Tiger Woods of the United States plays his shot from the 13th tee during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 11, 2018 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
“We plan to provide an update on our own charitable efforts to help these communities in the coming weeks. Stay strong, LA!”
Firefighters and emergency services continue to work to fully contain it Palisades and Eaton firesand both caused last week.
On Tuesday, the death toll rose to 25. Officials confirmed that at least eight people died in the massive Palisades fire, while the Eaton fire claimed 17 lives. It is estimated that 35 people are missing.
A general view of burned residential areas as wildfires continue to wreak havoc, reaching their fifth day and leaving extensive damage in residential areas in Los Angeles, California, United States on January 12, 2025. (Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Forecasters said strong winds in the region will bring increased fire danger throughout Wednesday.
on Tuesday, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said the region has “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds,” which could fuel the growth of new or existing fires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
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“Extreme fire danger will continue through Wednesday. PDS Red Flag warnings are for extreme weather extreme fire scenarios,” NWS Los Angeles wrote on Xu, formerly known as Twitter. “In other words, this setup is as bad as it gets. Stay aware of your surroundings. Be prepared to evacuate. Avoid anything that can start a fire. #cawx.”
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