Published 12:11 IST, October 30th 2019
LeBron James sends taco truck to first respondents fighting Getty Fire
LeBron James sent a taco truck for the first respondents and firefighters who are fighting the Getty Fire that started in California. Here are the details.
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NBA star LeBron James sent a taco truck to the first respondents fighting the Getty Fire. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti tweeted about James sending the truck, thanking him for his generosity towards the Los Angeles firefighters, first responders and partner agencies who are battling the California wildfire. Garcetti also attached two photos of the officials ordering food.
Thank you, @KingJames, for generously sending a taco truck to support our @LAFD firefighters, first responders, and partner agencies working to fight the #GettyFire. pic.twitter.com/rgTSMgWXLU
— Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA) October 29, 2019
Lebron James had to evacuate his California home due to fire
Man these LA 🔥 aren’t no joke. Had to emergency evacuate my house and I’ve been driving around with my family trying to get rooms. No luck so far! 🤦🏾♂️
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 28, 2019
On Monday, October 28, James and his family were asked to evacuate their home in Brentwood, California as the wildfire was approaching. James continued to post updates on twitter, while he also prayed for all the people who stayed near the area. He also wished the first responders and firefighters luck and said that they are currently doing their best.
Finally found a place to accommodate us! Crazy night man!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 28, 2019
In an interview during the LA Lakers practice, he admitted to the event being challenging, as it is difficult to evacuate at a ‘rapid, rapid, rate’. James said that one does not have time to think, and has to only focus on reaching a safe place. He also thanked and praised the first respondents, saying that the situation is a 'lot less worse' because of their efforts and unbelievable bravery. James’ next match is against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, October 30 at the Lakers’ home Staples Center.
My best wishes as well to the first responders⛑ right now doing what they do best! 🙏🏾💪🏾
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 28, 2019
I 🙏🏾 for all the families in the area that could be affected by these 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 now! Pretty please get to safety ASAP
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 28, 2019
07:57 IST, October 30th 2019