An influencer faces criticism after posting a “tone deaf” comment about the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, causing public outrage.
A Canadian influencer named Meg DeAngelis has faced backlash for a comment she made regarding the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.
The wildfires have caused significant destruction in California, with at least 10 people reported dead and thousands of acres burned.
Many residents have been forced to evacuate their homes, and the situation remains dire.
The LA wildfire crisis
Currently, multiple fires are raging in California.
These fires have destroyed nearly 30,000 acres of land and damaged around 9,000 buildings.
With strong winds predicted, the fires show no signs of slowing down.
Many experts warn that the death toll could rise as firefighters continue to battle the flames.
Celebrities and residents have shared videos showing the serious impact of the wildfires.
Some well-known figures, including Paris Hilton and Blake Lively, have lost their homes in the disaster.
Many people are coming together to support those affected, raising awareness about the crisis.
Influencer faces backlash over insensitive comment about destructive wildfires in Los Angeles
Amid this tragedy, Meg DeAngelis posted a selfie on her Instagram account with a caption that many found inappropriate.
She wrote, “When I escaped NYC because it was too cold, but now this one is literally burning down.”
Social media reactions
The backlash against DeAngelis was swift. Many people took to Reddit to voice their disapproval.
Many people felt her post was tone-deaf given the severity of the situation in Los Angeles.
Users on social media expressed their anger, calling her comment “disgusting” and “insensitive.”
One user said: This, this is what’s wrong with “ social media” also know as society.
The second user wrote: This is our future. Don’t ever let your children put you in a nursing home when the time comes.
I’d rather go out falling on the floor of my bathroom than have to be “cared for” by this generation coming up.
If we don’t teach our kids to not be self absorbed narcissists, the future is tragedy.
The third user commented: Influencers, especially those on TicTok or Instagram are the lowest form of scum of the Earth.
I do follow some on YouTube, but it’s more for mini docs and such that I can’t find on regular TV, I don’t consider them influencers, they are more content creators.
People online because of their looks or whatever can get completely bent.
Another user commented: All ‘ influencers’ should be shunned and ignored.
The influencer responded to the backlash
Following the criticism, DeAngelis appeared to reconsider her previous comment.
She shared another post on her Instagram story that featured firefighters in front of a burned landscape.
The caption read, “Climate change will manifest as a series of disasters viewed through phones with footage that gets closer and closer to where you live until you’re the one filming it.”
This post seemed to acknowledge the seriousness of the situation and the broader implications of climate change.
Despite her change in tone, many followers remained skeptical.
The incident sparked a larger debate about responsibility and awareness among social media influencers.