The third person said on Twitter, “I will never watch another movie with him in it.” One viewer replied, “Mel needs a rest,” while another just wrote, “Shameful.”
The fires continue to rank among the most expensive and damaging catastrophes in American history.
Eleven people died in the Eaton Fire and five died in the Palisades Fire, for a total of at least 16 fatalities. As of this writing, thirteen more are still unaccounted for.
Officials have issued important health and safety warnings to the public as firefighters work to suppress the fires:
Water Safety: Because of the possibility of fire contamination, residents in and near Pacific Palisades have been cautioned not to consume tap water.
Brentwood Country Club and Westwood Recreation Centre are giving out bottled water. Air Quality: To reduce exposure to ash,
