Celebrities in Hollywood are facing criticism for wasting water while California is struggling with wildfires. Kim Kardashian was fined in 2022 for using 232,000 gallons of water on her garden, even though the state had strict water-saving rules. Other celebrities, like Dwayne Wade and Kevin Hart, were also fined for similar violations. Some people feel that these wealthy individuals are acting entitled, using more water than necessary when it was needed for fighting fires.
Many social media users have joined in on the criticism, saying that these millionaires are taking advantage of their wealth, leaving others in need of water. There has also been criticism of wealthy people hiring private firefighters, paying $2,000 an hour, to protect their properties during the fires.
The wildfires have caused widespread damage, killing at least 11 people, burning thousands of acres, and destroying over 12,000 buildings. The fires have forced over 150,000 people to evacuate their homes. Los Angeles County declared a public health emergency, warning of the dangers from smoke and particles in the air.
President Joe Biden has pledged federal help, promising full disaster assistance to California for the next 180 days and sending additional resources to fight the fires.
