Golf icon and Southern California native Tiger Forest is speaking out as wildfires continue to wreak havoc in the Los Angeles region.
Woods was born in Cypress, California, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) from the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Palisades fire is one of the largest and one of the most destructive forest fires to sweep through the area.
Woods had remained publicly silent about the tragedy until Tuesday. He released a statement saying his heart went out to those affected by the devastating bushfires.
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Tiger Woods of the United States walks to the fourth tee during the third round of the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club on May 21, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
“The devastation that is happening from the fires in LA is such a tragedy and because it comes from California it affects us.” said Bos in a statement shared on his social media platforms. “My heart goes out to those who have suffered unimaginable loss. Thank you to the incredible heroes who, as first responders, help contain and save the Los Angeles community.”
The 15-time major winner also promised to release more details about his personal contributions to the communities affected by the disasters.
Tiger Woods of the United States plays his shot from the 13th tee during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 11, 2018 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
“We plan to provide an update on our own charitable efforts to help these communities in the coming weeks. Stay strong LA!”
Firefighters and first responders continue to work to bring the situation fully under control Palisades and Eaton Firesboth of which emerged last week.
On Tuesday, the death toll rose to 25. Officials confirmed that at least eight people died as a result of the massive Palisades fire, while the Eaton fire claimed 17 lives. It is estimated that 35 people are still missing.
A general view of residential areas burned as wildfires continue to wreak havoc, reaching their fifth day and wreaking havoc on residential areas in Los Angeles, California, United States on January 12, 2025. (Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Forecasters say strong winds in the region will bring an increased fire threat throughout Wednesday.
On Tuesday, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said there are “life-threatening and destructive and widespread winds” in the region, which could fuel the growth of new or existing wildfires in Los Angeles County and Ventura County.
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“Extreme fire danger will continue through Wednesday. PDS Red Flag warnings are for the extremes of the extreme fire scenarios,” the NWS Los Angeles wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “In other words, this setup is as bad as it gets. Stay aware of your surroundings. Be prepared to evacuate. Avoid anything that could cause a fire.#cawx.”
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