Bill Hader’s Dramatic Moment: Joining Local LA News Crew to Cover LA Fires
On Thursday morning, a team from LA’s ABC 7 news was out in the Pacific Palisades, one of the areas hardest hit by this week’s wildfires, when they came across a man trying to return to his home after the blaze tore through the area earlier this week.
Meet the “Local” Resident
The man, dressed in a mask, told the group of journalists he wanted to ride with them and help report on the disaster.
But Who Is He?
It wasn’t until the man pulled down his mask and smiled that the news team discovered it was none other than actor Bill Hader, a “Saturday Night Live” alum and Emmy winner.
A Social Media Post Confirms the Unexpected Meeting
Reporter Josh Haskell, who was among the ABC 7 crew, broke the story on X (formerly Twitter) Friday morning, describing it as an experience unique to the City of Angels.
A Rep for Hader Confirms His House Survived the Fire
A rep for Hader confirmed to The Post that Hader’s house was spared by the fires, and he was able to return home briefly on Thursday.
A Home of Resilience Amid Devastation
Almost every other house on Hader’s Pacific Palisades street burned to the ground, according to Daily Mail. Despite this, Hader’s house, which he purchased for $4.2 million in 2019, remains standing, with only some bushes and trees in the front yard appearing singed by flames.
The Neighbors Who Were Not So Lucky
Photos show that the houses on the other side and behind Hader’s were reduced to no more than rubble, highlighting the devastating impact of the fire on the neighborhood.
Others Who Faced the Fierce Flames
In addition to Hader, numerous other celebrities called the Palisades home and were forced to flee when evacuation orders were issued. Several lost their homes, including Hanks, whose modern clifftop estate miraculously survived the fires.
Consequences of the Wildfires
As of Friday, over 5,000 structures have been destroyed and more than 200,000 Angelenos have been evacuated as the Palisades, Eaton, and Kenneth fires (among others) remain burning. Local authorities have said that at least 11 people are dead as a result of the wildfires.
Conclusion
The experience of Bill Hader and others who lost their homes during the LA wildfires serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable power of nature and the importance of staying vigilant during times of disaster.
