Meryl Streep's Daring Escape from Wildfires

Meryl Streep took drastic action to ensure her safety during the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, as reported by her nephew. The fires that broke out on January 7 have caused widespread destruction, impacting thousands of homes and tragically claiming the lives of at least 29 people.

Many well-known individuals, including artists like Jhené Aiko, Madlib, Diane Warren, Harry Mack, Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith, and Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé, have also faced displacement due to these fires.

In an article for New York Magazine, Streep’s nephew, Abe Streep, shared a detailed account of how the actress managed to escape. He explained that on January 8, after receiving an evacuation order, Streep found herself unable to leave her home due to a fallen tree blocking her driveway.

Undeterred and determined to get to safety, she borrowed wire cutters from a neighbor and proceeded to cut a large hole in the shared fence. This hole was big enough for her car, allowing her to drive through the neighbor's yard to escape the impending danger.

According to The Guardian, Streep resides in Pasadena, which is near the Eaton fire area. Thankfully, it appears her home has not sustained major damage, despite the evacuation order.

The situation has also raised concerns about climate change, as scientists have indicated that the conditions contributing to these wildfires were made more likely due to human-caused climate change. A study by World Weather Attribution found that the extreme hot, dry, and windy conditions, which fueled the fires, were significantly impacted by global warming related to the burning of fossil fuels.

In response to this disaster, two concerts called FireAid are being organized in Los Angeles. The events will feature a lineup of popular artists, including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Stevie Wonder, among others. They aim to raise funds for those affected by the fires.

The concerts will be streamed online through various platforms, including Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon, with proceeds geared towards both immediate relief efforts and long-term strategies to prevent future fire disasters in Southern California.

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