On social media, many viewers were stunned after mel gibson reacted to firefighter’s bombshell claim during drive through la’s fire-ravaged neighborhood.
Mel Gibson’s shocking experience during the LA fires
He was stunned when a firefighter revealed that there was no water in the fire hydrants during their drive through fire-ravaged Los Angeles neighborhoods.
The revelation came as Gibson accompanied the firefighter and NewsNation’s Brian Entin to assess the devastation.
Firefighter details challenges faced by crews
The firefighter explained that while they initially had water, their supply ran out “fairly quickly,” leaving crews unprepared for the scale of the disaster.
“None of us were aware of the water issues with the reservoirs and stuff,” the firefighter said.
Gibson asked if the fire crews knew about the reservoir being empty. The firefighter acknowledged that losing water during firefights is not uncommon but losing it early in the response was unexpected.
He added, “It’s just that early in the game was surprising.”
Despite initial setbacks, the firefighter noted that his team was quickly equipped with more resources as the wildfires escalated.
Touring the burned remains of Malibu
Gibson gave the outlet a tour of his Malibu home, which had been reduced to ashes.
He recalled returning to “nothing” after his $14.5 million mansion was destroyed while he was filming a podcast with Joe Rogan in Texas.
“Obviously, it’s kind of devastating. It’s emotional,” Gibson shared. He described feeling uneasy during the podcast, knowing his neighborhood was on fire. Upon returning home, he found his property completely destroyed.
“At least I haven’t got any of those pesky plumbing problems anymore,” Gibson joked, adding that he lost irreplaceable personal items.
Theories about “convenient” circumstances
Gibson has previously questioned if the fires were “commissioned” to move people off valuable properties. Speaking on Fox News with Laura Ingraham, he shared his concerns about the suspicious circumstances surrounding the disaster.
“It seemed a little convenient that there was no water,” Gibson said. “The wind conditions were right, and there are people ready and willing to start fires.”
He pointed out issues with California’s water management, suggesting that reserves were released for unclear reasons.
“In events like this, you start to wonder if it’s on purpose,” Gibson said. “What could they want? The state empty? I don’t know.”
A call for leadership accountability
Gibson expressed disappointment in California’s leadership, suggesting that they failed to prepare adequately for such disasters.
“One thinks that the resources and capabilities of the men and women will be on standby,” Gibson remarked. “But apparently, some people were asleep on the job.”
He emphasized the impact on the community, stating, “That’s something the community has to live with, and it’s really sad.”
So far, the LA fires have claimed the lives of at least 25 people and forced over 180,000 residents to evacuate. The devastation has left lasting scars on the affected communities, as they face the long road to recovery.