Robin Roberts, Michael Strahan Compare LA Fires To ‘War Zone’
Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts had a moment on Good Morning America where they set out to talk about the devastation caused by the L.A. fires. The two traveled to Los Angeles and broadcasted live during the fires that have destroyed several people’s homes and killed more than 20 people so far.
However, the two then compared the fires to a “war zone” to describe what the city looks like right now, thanks to the terrible fires. Here is what the GMA hosts had to say.
Robin Roberts Compares L.A. Fires To War Zones
Robin Roberts has worked as a reporter in war zones over her career. When she landed in Los Angeles to help cover these fires, she said it was a similar feeling. She said as soon as she landed, her family and friends from back east called to ask if it was as bad as it looked on TV.
“I’ve been in the war zones and all that — it’s like, wow. It just takes your breath away,” Robin said (via PEOPLE). “It looked worse than it does on TV.” It wasn’t just Robin, either. Her producer was with her in Kiev and Ukraine after the start of that war. She said he told her to “‘Be prepared. It’s worse than that.’ I’m like, ‘No, it can’t be.’ And yes, it was.'”
That was a harsh bit of reality for Robin as she looked at the devastation and destruction that rampaged through the West Coast cities.
Michael Strahan Said Things Feel ‘Different’
Michael Strahan does not have the wartime experience of Robin Roberts. However, as someone who has spent a lot of time in California, he said things are very different in the city now.
“There’s a little sadness, there’s still some fear, but there’s also a lot of hope and resilience, and you can feel everybody pulling together,” Strahan said about the people in Los Angeles right now. Strahan and Roberts also looked into some people who had lost everything. These weren’t celebrities but regular people who called Los Angeles their home.
One family, known as the Jenkins, has lived in Los Angeles for generations. They lost homes for nine of their family members during the fires, which started on January 7. Strahan pointed out their resilience. “They’re like, ‘We’re rebuilding. We’re not going anywhere,'” Strahan adds. “And just hearing that was, like, ‘Wow.’ It just shows the strength, the positivity and resilience of the people and the community.”
They also showcased an 83-year-old named Walt. He went viral when he broke down in tears after losing everything, and people gathered around to help him. “We left there feeling hopeful, because they said, ‘We’re not going anywhere. We’re going to rebuild. We want this community back. This is our legacy,'” Michael said.
What are your thoughts on the resilience of the residents of Los Angeles during this terrible time? Let us know in the comments below.
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