Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh met with first responders in California this week to personally thank them as they proceed to battle devastating wildfires burning in Los Angeles which have claimed the lives of a minimum of 27 individuals.
In a video shared by the crew on social media Thursday, Harbaugh is seen greeting firefighters and regulation enforcement on the bottom.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh responds to a query throughout a information convention after defeating the Denver Broncos in an NFL soccer sport on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The former Michigan coach shook palms and spoke with a number of first responders, and even stopped to take a couple of footage.
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Before the Chargers’ Wild Card sport towards the Houston Texans, Harbaugh instructed the media that the state of affairs in California was on the forefront of his thoughts, including that he was “impressed” by the dedication of first responders and the selflessness of neighbors.
“Heart goes out, prayers, ample prayers for all these which were affected by this tragedy,” he stated, in keeping with the crew’s web site. “Also simply been impressed tremendously by the primary responders, the firefighters and the residents which have pulled collectively, had one another’s again.
“It’s been tremendously inspiring,” he continued. “Abundant prayers and ideas to all which might be on this battle. You see neighbors on prime of homes, serving to fellow neighbors, it is really inspiring.”
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh in the course of the second half towards the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. (Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
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Last week, the Chargers pledged $200,000 in focused funding to the American Red Cross, LA Fire Department Foundation, Team Rubicon and pet rescue organizations sheltering animals which were displaced by the wildfires.
“While we’re at present experiencing unprecedented circumstances that seemingly can’t get any worse as we cope with a number of fires throughout our area, we’re additionally witnessing our group at its perfect,” Chargers proprietor Dean Spanos stated in an announcement. “The bravery, selflessness, braveness, sacrifice and compassion on show over the previous 24 hours by first responders, good Samaritans, pals, household and neighbors alike has been exceptional.”
Water is dropped by helicopter on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon, Jan. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
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Officials in California say over 30 individuals are nonetheless lacking because the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire proceed to burn. Those two fires have collectively burned practically 38,000 acres. The Palisades fireplace is at 27% containment, whereas the Eaton Fire is at 55%.
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