“Shocking Insensitivity: Influencer’s ‘Disgusting’ Comment on California Wildfires Ignites Outrage!”
“Omg that’s horrible and so stupid. My friend’s house literally just burned down!” read a comment on DeAngelis’ remark
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“If you don’t have helpful information for people in this ongoing crisis why are you posting?? People are so disgustingly narcissistic they just HAVE to post on Instagram and somehow make this catastrophic situation about themselves,” one person said.
After her backlash-sparking post, the 29-year-old influencer shared another post that included a picture of a bright, orange sky with a message of a completely different tone.
“In all seriousness, this is heartbreaking. I’m thinking about all the wildlife and everyone who is affected,” she wrote.
“I’m so sorry you have to go through this. Love you and make sure you check on your friends!”
Fires like the Palisades, Kenneth, and Eaton blazes have scorched tens of thousands of acres and destroyed thousands of structures
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The content creator also shared a clip of herself packing for her evacuation but warned viewers that it wasn’t an “advice video.”
“Please pack more diligently if you have time, I was just panicked at the time bc I learned a new fire had started near me,” she wrote in the caption. “if you are evacuating, don’t forget a phone charger! also if possible try not to drink tap water within 2 miles of the fire as it’s contaminated. I’m thinking about all of you I love you and I’m so heartbroken for the wildlife, and my friends who have lost their homes and livelihoods.”
As the hard-to-control flames engulfed the city, reporter David Muir was also subjected to online hate after he was seen with a clip pinned to the back of his firefighter jacket.
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