2023-08-14 12:46:00
Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (51), who grew up in Hawaii, commented on the tragic situation of the forest fires on Maui. He expressed his dismay and mentioned that his heart was broken. Johnson thanked for the support so far and appealed for more donations to help those affected.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says he’s deeply saddened by Maui’s wildfires
In an Instagram post, Johnson shared several photos of the destruction and the helpers fighting the fires. He wrote: “First responders, health teams, hotels, local businesses, local emergency services and all our local heroes, stay strong – we love you and appreciate you.” Resilience is in the DNA of the residents. “Our ancestors are in our blood. This is who we are. That’s what we do.” In a video message, he also said: “My heart is completely broken.”
Johnson calls for donations
He also thanked everyone around the world for their support and prayers. Referring to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Fund, Johnson stressed that all donations and assistance go a long way toward restoring the community. He spoke to several local organizations and is trying to get an idea of the situation. “So much is needed.”
Jason Momoa urges tourists to avoid Maui after wildfires
His Hollywood colleague Jason Momoa (44), who was born in Hawaii, had previously reported. He made an urgent appeal to his Instagram followers: Nobody should enter the island for tourist purposes. “Maui is not the right place for a vacation right now,” the Aquaman star wrote alongside a slideshow and videos of the devastating natural disaster, which has since claimed the lives of more than 85 people. The slideshow was captioned with the words “Do not travel to Maui”.
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