The chilling account of JJ Redick about his family's evacuation due to the California wildfires

Los Angeles Lakers' coach, JJ Redick, reported that members of his family were among those affected by the evacuations due to a wildfire spreading in Southern California on Tuesday. This fire, fueled by strong winds, impacted a hilly area in Los Angeles, including Pacific Palisades, where Redick and other known individuals reside, burning homes and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate.

Before the Lakers' loss to the Mavericks in Dallas, Redick mentioned the situation his family and neighbors were facing. "I just want to acknowledge and send thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Palisades right now," Redick said before the Lakers' 118-97 loss to the Mavericks. "It's where I live. Our family, my wife's family, my wife's twin sister, all evacuated. I know a lot of people are worried right now, including my family. From what I've heard, with the winds coming in tonight, a lot of people are scared. So I just want to acknowledge that. Thoughts and prayers, and I hope everyone stays safe."

TNT reported during their broadcast that the Lakers' return flight to Los Angeles might be delayed. However, the team confirmed that the flight remained scheduled for Tuesday night, despite the potential for smoke-filled skies in the Los Angeles area, which could require alternative routes.

Authorities did not provide an exact number of structures damaged or destroyed in the Pacific Palisades fire, but indicated that approximately 30,000 residents were under evacuation orders and over 13,000 structures were threatened. The fire started around 10:30 a.m., shortly after the onset of a Santa Ana windstorm that the National Weather Service warned could be deadly and the strongest in more than a decade in Southern California. The exact cause of the fire was unknown, and no injuries had been reported.

Winds were expected to increase overnight and persist for several days, with isolated gusts that could exceed 100 miles per hour in the mountains and hills, including areas that have not received substantial rainfall in months.

Steve Kerr's Grandmother

Redick was not the only NBA coach whose family was affected. The Golden State Warriors played at home on Tuesday, losing 114-98 to the Miami Heat, but coach Steve Kerr mentioned during his press conference that his thoughts were in the south. Kerr reported that his 90-year-old mother, Ann, was among the thousands of evacuated residents. "I want to send my thoughts and condolences to everyone in Los Angeles dealing with the fires," Kerr said.

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