Photo:Dwayne Johnson Instagram; Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Dwayne Johnson Instagram; Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
The actor, 51, spoke out about the deadly wildfires — which have killed over 90 people as of Monday morning — in avideo shared on InstagramSunday.
“Thank you guys around the world for all of your love and your support and your light, your prayers. Thank you for sending them to the islands of Hawaii, the people of Hawaii,” he continued.
TheBlack Adamstar, who once resided in Hawaii, also wrote in his caption that the people of Maui’s faith is “strong,” and shared his appreciation for first responders, health care teams, hotels and local businesses who have given aid following the fires, labeling them as “our local heroes.”
He also tagged theInstagramof the nonprofit organizationHawaii Community Foundation, which has set up theMaui Fundwith the aim to provide resources for disaster response and recovery.
Johnson’s video comes as the death toll of the Maui fires has reached 93.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty
PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty
The retired professional wrestler joins other stars who have responded to recovery efforts of the Maui fires.Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchezpledged $100 million to Maui in the wake of the fires on Friday, andOprah Winfreyhas alsopromised to make a “major donation"to the cause.
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The wildfires werefirst reported on Aug. 8and have since spread across the areas of Lahaina and Kula in Maui, Hawaii, leaving complete devastation and destruction behind. Thousands of residents and visitors have been evacuated and, following the latest death toll, more fatalities are expected.
Data revealed during the press conference detailed that 40,000 people had been flown out of Maui since Aug. 9 and there were still people staying at the airport making decisions on when they were ready to depart the location.
source: people.com
