He shared a touching story about his wife’s eight-year-old niece. She offered her piggy bank to help them rebuild.
“One day you’re in the pool, and the next, it’s all gone,” Woods said tearfully.
The Oscar winner struggled to contain his emotions.
“I’m sorry, I thought I was stronger than this,” he added.
Devastating effects of the pacific palisades wildfires
A-list celebrities forced to flee their homes
Firefighting efforts hindered by extreme conditions
Three major fires are burning across the Los Angeles area. The flames stretch from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena.
Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the inferno. The Los Angeles Fire Department has called in off-duty personnel for support.
Windy conditions have grounded firefighting aircraft. Officials hope to resume flights as conditions improve.
Wildfires disrupt daily life across southern california
The fires have forced the closure of over 100 schools. More than 180,000 people are without power, with more outages possible.
Southern California Edison has preemptively shut off some services. This is to prevent high winds from sparking additional fires.
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone confirmed widespread injuries. More than 28,000 structures remain under threat from the fires.
Over 100 schools closed due to fire risks, while power outages affected 180,000 people, mostly in Los Angeles County. Southern California Edison cut service for safety amid high winds, warning that over 500,000 could lose power depending on conditions.
