Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are offering a helping hand to their loved ones as wildfires continue to destroy Los Angeles.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have opened their $14 million Montecito, Calif., mansion to friends forced to evacuate after the Palisades and Eaton Fires, People reported Thursday.
Their home is about 90 miles north of LA and is not currently under threat of evacuation.
Additionally, Harry and Markle’s Archewell Foundation is determining the most impactful ways to support the Southern California community, including volunteering with mental health recovery in immediate need, as well as long-term efforts, according to the report.
They have also donated supplies, clothing and children’s items to those in need.
Archewell, which is using all donations for recovery efforts, is also working with chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen Foundation to provide meals for those who are displaced, the magazine reported.
Harry and Markle, who made California their home base in 2020 after quitting their royal duties in the UK, urged fans earlier Thursday to support those who have lost their homes in the fires.
After listing links to helpful resources and foundations on their website, they encouraged the public to open their homes, too.
“If a friend, loved one, or pet has to evacuate and you are able to offer them a safe haven in your home, please do. And be sure to check in with any disabled or elderly neighbors to see if they need help evacuating,” they said in part in a statement.
Harry, 40, and Markle, 43, also asked those who can to “give back,” saying, “Some families and people have been left with nothing.
“Please consider donating clothing, children’s toys & clothing, and other essentials. The American Red Cross is on the ground helping those in need.”
Since the fires started Tuesday and spread through the Pacific Palisades and other communities, at least 10 people have been confirmed dead and roughly 180,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate.
Although a spokesperson for Southern California Edison told the Telegraph Wednesday that Harry and Markle were in a “high risk zone,” they are still safely at home with their two children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.
Many celebs have lost their mansions due to the wildfires, including Jenny Garth, Paris Hilton, Spencer and Heidi Pratt, Miles Teller, Jhené Aiko, Melissa Rivers and more.
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