Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has expressed concern about her safety as wildfires ravage parts of Los Angeles, California. In a heartfelt post on her official X account, the actress revealed that some of her friends have already been affected by the devastating fires and hinted that she might soon have to evacuate.
Sharing her prayer for the city, Omotola wrote, “Oh God please We Lift Our City Los Angeles up before you …. We need you…. Looking like I might have to evacuate …. Oh Lord …. ! This is heartbreaking for my friends Already Affected. #LosAngelesFire.”
The wildfires, fueled by dry weather and strong winds, have led to widespread evacuations as firefighters battle multiple blazes across the city’s suburbs. Officials have warned that some fires are uncontrollable, leaving destruction in their wake.
According to the BBC, over 137,000 residents have been forced to evacuate, with at least five lives lost. The disaster has also displaced numerous Hollywood celebrities, including Ben Affleck, Paris Hilton, Adam Brody, Eugene Levy, Miles Teller, Leighton Meester, Anna Faris, and Billy Crystal, who had to flee their homes for safety.
Omotola’s tweet drew an outpouring of support and prayers from fans:
- @seyiallen: “Pele. God will see everyone through. It feels like a movie. Shocking!”
- @Simply_Kenny: “Stay safe, God protect you and your loved ones Ma.”
- @adaoraukoh: “Mama please safety first. Evacuate if you have to. Let’s do our part first and God will perfect the rest. It is well in Jesus Name.”
- @NgbodiGodson: “Please, come back to Nigeria. Your country is blessed; no natural disaster except man-made ones like kidnapping etc. Please come back home, we love you.”
