Breaking: Serena Williams Sends Emotional Message As LA Wildfires Cripple Southern California With Over $135 Billion Reported Damages And…See More

Serena Williams shared an emotional message about the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, saying she was heartbroken. She sent her prayers and support to her family, friends, and everyone impacted by the tragedy.

Los Angeles is currently facing a series of catastrophic wildfires that began on January 7, 2025, significantly impacting the region.

The most severe of these is the Palisades Fire, which has burned over 21,500 acres, destroyed more than 5,300 structures and resulted in at least 11 fatalities.

The fire has prompted evacuation orders for over 150,000 residents, with areas such as Santa Monica and the Getty Center being affected.

According to an early estimate by private forecaster AccuWeather, total losses from the wildfire could climb to $150 billion, potentially making it one of the costliest in U.S. history, as reported by the BBC.

Serena Williams has a connection to Los Angeles. She and her sister Venus Williams grew up in Compton, a neighborhood in Los Angeles County, where they began playing tennis under the guidance of their father, Richard Williams.

Although the family later moved to Florida for better training opportunities, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has maintained ties to Los Angeles.

She and Venus bought a seven-bedroom estate in Woodland Hills, California, for their mom, Oracene Price, in 2005. She lived there until it was sold in 2019.