Google CEO Sundar Pichai stressed the importance of being “one team” as “thousands of Googlers” were dealing with the devastating wildfires in Southern California. In an email to employees, Mr Pichai mentioned a Google campaign to help with wildfire relief efforts.
The worst wildfire in Los Angeles history spread across the city and into the heartland of the American film industry. The homes of movie stars and celebrities were among those hit by the fire, which destroyed some of the world’s most lavish real estate and instantly recognizable showbiz venues around the world.
Google’s philanthropic arm is supporting relief and recovery efforts with a Google.org funding and employee matching campaign.
The company said in a statement, “Our thoughts are with the people and communities affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. We are working closely with local officials to provide accurate and timely information through our products and services.” Are.”
The company said people in affected areas can access SOS alerts, public alerts and wildfire boundaries on Google Search and Maps. It says, “Road closure information is available on both Google Maps and Waze, with Waze also providing emergency shelter locations. These alerts and resources are constantly updated to provide important safety information from official sources. “
“We are actively monitoring the situation, and we will continue to work with public authorities, share timely information through our products, and provide assistance to affected people and communities,” it added.
The scale and spread of the fires exhausted firefighters beyond their capacity, leading to at least six separate wildfires burning in Los Angeles County – three of which were completely out of control.
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued evacuation orders for people in the area bounded by Hollywood Boulevard to the south, Mulholland Drive to the north, the 101 Freeway to the east and Laurel Canyon Boulevard to the west – all iconic addresses for film, TV and music. , The Hollywood sign is across the freeway.
West of Los Angeles, the Palisades fire destroyed 15,832 acres (6,406 hectares) and hundreds of structures in the hills between Santa Monica and Malibu as it moved down Topanga Valley until reaching the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.
