Published 16:11 IST, October 29th 2019

LeBron James evacuates home in wake of the Los Angeles wildfires

American basketball star LeBron James evacuated his Brentwood house on Monday because of the wildfires in Los Angeles area. James purchased the house in 2017.

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American basketball star LeBron James posted a series of tweets on Monday about how his family h to evacuate from ir home. James evacuated his reported $23 million Brentwood residence in California because of wildfires in Los Angeles area. After evacuation, James tweeted that he h been driving all-around to find shelter for his family.

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LeBron James evacuates home because of wildfires

James posted three more tweets after finally finding accommodation. In his following tweets, James sent prayers for or families in affected area and also sent out his best wishes to first responders who were helping ors in ir rescue.

James’ home in Brentwood is in western Los Angeles area and it lies within affected region. star basketballer purchased house in 2017 before joining Los Angeles Lakers.

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California wildfires

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California is affected by a series of wildfires which also includes eight in Los Angeles region. areas affected in region also includes Pacific Palises, Sdleridge and surrounding Getty Center area. According to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, 97% of fire in Sdleridge was contained till October 23. Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) also issued obligatory evacuation orders in areas which border 405 Freeway near Getty Center.

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15:01 IST, October 29th 2019