Continuous prayers as officials battle massive fires in area
Los Angeles archbishop urges continuous prayers as officials battle massive fires in area
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez is calling for continuous prayer lifting up those suffering from and combating the massive fires currently devastating the region.
Five people have died from the fires raging in Los Angeles County, according to a Jan. 9 Reuters report. Numerous people who did not evacuate have sustained injuries. A number of first responders have also sustained injuries. According to Reuters, almost 28,000 acres have been burned in the area, 180,000 residents have evacuated, and an additional 200,000 residents are under evacuation warnings.
“Please keep praying for all those suffering in the wildfires sweeping through southern California. My heart goes out to our neighbors who have lost their homes and livelihoods,” Archbishop Gomez said in a Jan. 8 Instagram post. “Let’s pray for them and let’s pray for our firefighters and first responders. May God keep all of our brothers and sisters safe and bring [an] end to these fires!”