Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release statement as wildfires rage through California - amid fears their Montecito mansion may lose power
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have issued a statement on the Californian fires urging people to 'check in' on disabled and elderly neighbours'. The couple, who live in Montecito in California, posted a links to various charities they've previously worked with.
![[Prince Harry and Meghan live in this £12million mansion in Montecito, California (file photo)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/12/52461143-0-The_Duke_and_Duchess_of_Sussex_currently_live_in_an_11_2million_-a-143_1736341091707.jpg)
Taking to their website, Sussex.com, the couple said: 'In the last few days, wildfires in Southern California have raged through neighborhoods and devastated families, homes, schools, medical care centers, and so much more – affecting tens of thousands from all walks of life.
![[Southern California Edison is considering a so-called Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in the areas of Santa Barbara County highlighted in orange, including Montecito (circled in red)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/13/93868085-14262775-image-a-151_1736341862140.jpg)
'A state of emergency has been issued. 'If you feel compelled to help, here are some resources and ideas,' they wrote. They are also encouraging people to 'open their home' to others affected and to donated to American Red Cross. 'If a friend, loved one, or pet has to evacuate and you are able to offer them a safe haven in your home, please do. And be sure to check in with any disabled or elderly neighbors to see if they need help evacuating,'.
![[The Palisades Fire burns a residence in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles yesterday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/13/93867775-14262775-image-a-145_1736341389428.jpg)
'Some families and people have been left with nothing. Please consider donating clothing, children’s toys & clothing, and other essentials. The American Red Cross is on the ground helping those in need.,'. Prince Harry and Meghan at the ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on July 11, 2024.
![[People flee from the advancing Palisades Fire by car and on foot in Los Angeles yesterday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/13/93867757-14262775-image-a-144_1736341387418.jpg)
Prince Harry and Meghan live in this £12million mansion in Montecito, California (file photo). The couple could have the power cut from their £24million mansion because of the devastating wildfires sweeping California . Firefighters are battling the blazes that have torn across the Los Angeles area amid high winds, destroying homes and causing tens of thousands of people to flee.
![[Fire crews battle the blaze as it burns structures in the Pacific Palisades area yesterday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/13/93867759-14262775-image-a-146_1736341391823.jpg)
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