Kim Kardashian, in a show of solidarity, has begun advocating for increased compensation for disabled firefighters battling the recent Los Angeles wildfires. On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Kardashian took to her Instagram Story to share a statement voicing her opinions and views about the recent wildfires plaguing the city.
The business mogul and reality TV star began her write-up by thanking first responders and local authorities for their efforts in battling the Los Angeles wildfires. The Los Angeles wildfires, which began on January 7, 2025, have resulted in devastating consequences and destruction.
Kim Kardashian wrote, “I have been watching my city burn for the last week. I have seen and spoken to numerous firefighters who are up all night using every ounce of their strength to save our community. Thank you for all that you are doing to save lives, homes, and property.”
Completing her write-up, Kardashian went on to tag the Instagram pages of Calfire LA County Fire and Los Angeles City Fire. According to CBS News, over 150,000 people in Los Angeles County are under evacuation orders as a result of the wildfires.
CBS News has further reported that the wildfires have caused the destruction of over 12,000 buildings and claimed at least 16 lives. The response effort includes crews from Canada, Mexico, and several U.S. states, including California.
A spokesman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed that jailed California convicts are among those fighting the fires. According to the spokesman, as of late Thursday, January 9, 2025, 783 Fire Camp firemen were working around the clock.
What Caused the LA Fire?
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, a number of fierce wildfires began in the Los Angeles region caused by the city’s strong winds and dry weather. Fueled by the strong winds and dry weather, the fire has resulted in the burning of hundreds of houses and the death of 24 people.
According to a municipal official in Los Angeles, she described the fire as one of the most devastating and terrifying tragedies that she has seen in her area of the city. Additionally, a Los Angeles County fire official stated that two of the fires were responsible for an unspecified number of serious injuries.
The Palisades Fire started as a brush fire on the morning of Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades district of Los Angeles, located east of Malibu. On Sunday, January 12, 2025, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported that the fire had spread across 23,713 acres.
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According to the department, the fire was 13% controlled and most certainly burned or seriously damaged 5,316 houses. In the enormous national forest areas north of downtown Los Angeles, the Eaton Fire started close to a canyon on the evening of Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Subsequently, on the evening of Sunday, January 12, 2025, it was reported that it was 27% contained and had erupted to 14,117 acres. According to the department, the wildfire had resulted in the total and complete destruction of 7,800 buildings.
Similarly, the Hurst Fire started as a brush fire on the evening of January 7, 2025, in Sylmar, a suburban community north of San Fernando, and resulted in the destruction of two buildings.
What Is Kim Kardashian’s Net Worth?
As of 2025, Kim Kardashian has an estimated net worth of about $1.7 billion. According to Forbes, Kardashian’s net worth is generated from a series of business endeavors and her lucrative television career. Kardashian achieved fame with her appearances on the reality series “The Kardashians” and “Keeping Up With Kardashians.”
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With a new contract at Disney’s 20th Television, Kim Kardashian is shaking things up in the TV industry. Dramas, comedies, and limited series are among the programs that Kardashian, who is now a TV producer, plans to make. In 2017, she introduced KKW Beauty, starting with Creme Contour Kits.
Subsequently, she sold a 20% share to Coty for $200 million in 2020. Kardashian has also dabbled in apparel and tanning products. In 2019, she introduced the shapewear line Skims. In 2022, Kim Kardashian also founded SKKY Partners, a private equity business, and makes her wealth from these business ventures.
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