Jimmy Kimmel, know for his Jimmy Kimmel Live Show, returns to the show with is heartfelt monologue on the recent destructive wildfires that have engulfed LA for the last 6 days.
Jimmy began his monologue with a trembling voice, highlighting the devastation caused by the wildfires impacting both humans and animals. He described it as a shocking and distressing experience, yet in many ways, it has been a beautiful one. Once again, we witness people coming together to support each other. Those who lost their own homes have been volunteering in parking lots, assisting others who also lost theirs.
He also mentioned how he was disgusted but not surprised to see the critics from the future leader of the country. He said, “I won’t delve into the reprehensible and reckless remarks made by our supposed future leader and his group during our darkest and most frightening time. Their decision to criticize our firefighters, who are courageously risking their lives, is appalling but not unexpected.”
However, instead on focusing his attention to the critics, he wanted to take a moment to express gratitude to those brave men and women. “We should be continuously thanking them. Our Los Angeles firefighters were the first to respond without hesitation, battling the fires tirelessly.” Firefighters were coming from various states, including Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Washington, Northern California, New Mexico, Idaho, and even as far as Maine. Additionally, firefighters came from Mexico and Canada to assist in this effort.
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I am incredibly grateful to all the police officers, National Guard members, rescue workers, doctors, nurses, EMTs, and pilots tirelessly working 12-hour shifts. Thank you all immensely. If you wish to support these brave individuals, consider donating at supportlafd.org. I also want to extend my gratitude to our local news reporters, highlighting the crucial role of local television, radio, and newspapers, especially in times like these.
He recounted the near-evacuation experience on Thursday night, with 19 people and four dogs staying in their home. It was unlike anything he had ever encountered. The surreal task of looking around the house, deciding what to take, and negotiating with his children over their choices was challenging, especially as they had to leave many stuffed animals behind.
He humorously pointed out the irony of Hollywood Boulevard being filled with people dressed as superheroes—like Catwoman and countless Spider-Men—and yet, when fires broke out, these “heroes” didn’t assist. Instead, the true superheroes emerged. He interviewed real-life hero Steve Guttenberg, who was actively helping to extinguish small fires in his neighborhood and rescuing dogs. He also mentioned how some big companies are helping with financial support and how to community come together during this drastic times of needs.
