Iñigo Pascual and his family evacuate Los Angeles home amid wildfire: 'Praying and claiming for this to end soon'
Iñigo Pascual and his family are safe as they evacuated from their home in Los Angeles amid a wildfire in the city.
"Thanks to everyone [who] checked in," the singer said on Instagram Story on Jan. 9. "Haven't been able to respond to all the messages. My family evacuated where we live last night and everyone is safe, including our furry fam members."
Pascual also prayed and claimed for the disaster "to end soon." He also sent his love and prayers to his fellow residents, especially those who lost their homes.
"If you're in LA, please stay alert: the fires just seem to pop out of nowhere," he said.
Los Angeles was besieged by out-of-control blazes burning on multiple fronts, with Hollywood events including a glitzy awards show and a Pamela Anderson film premiere canceled as firefighters battled nearby flames whipped up by hurricane-force winds.
Hundreds of homes were destroyed in the swanky Pacific Palisades area, a favorite spot for celebrities where multimillion-dollar houses nestle on beautiful hillsides, while another inferno devastated parts of Altadena, to the east.
A-list actors, musicians, and other celebrities were among the tens of thousands affected.
Several major Hollywood events were abruptly called off due to the disaster, including the annual Critics Choice Awards gala, which honors the year's best in film and television and is attended by dozens. It was moved from Jan. 12 to Jan. 26.
Filming of Los Angeles shows like Grey's Anatomy, Hacks, and Jimmy Kimmel Live were paused, while the Universal Studios theme park was closed for the day due to the extreme winds and fire conditions.
Pascual is the son of seasoned actor Piolo Pascual. As an actor, his first lead role was in the 2014 teen romance Relaks, It's Just Pag-ibig. He then appeared in the JaDine-led Para sa Hopeless Romantic the following year. As a singer-songwriter, Pascual released his self-titled album in 2016 with the hit single Dahil Sa 'Yo. His first international single Options was released in 2019. He made his Hollywood debut in the 2022 drama musical television series Monarch. (with reports from AFP)
