TV actress Roopal Tyagi feels ‘blessed’ after surviving devastating Los Angeles wildfires
Actress Roopal Tyagi recalls her trip to Los Angeles and how she managed to escape safely amid the devastation of the fire. The actor also shared videos of smoke billowing into the sky while taking off from Los Angeles.
Television actor Roopal Tyagi recently escaped safely from the devastating wildfire in Los Angeles. After staying in the city for a few months for travel and educational courses, she remembered seeing smoke billowing in the sky as she was flying home. However, she did not realize the scale of the disaster until she touched down.
Speaking to India Today Digital, Roopal told how she had visited those areas just a few days ago and was heartbroken to see them reduced to ashes.
“Wildfires are normal for them given the dry weather conditions, but no one expected it to be so severe. I remember seeing the smoke from my flight and wondering what was happening. When I landed in Mumbai, I came to know how the fire spread and everything got burnt,” Roopal told us.
The actor said that before the flight back home, He had driven on the same road and visited the Hollywood Sign. The fire caused massive damage to the area and Rupal said his memories will have a different meaning now.
The Ranju Ki Betiyaan actor said, “I brought back the memento as a means of remembering our wonderful time in Los Angeles. But now, whenever I look at it, I feel a pang. Luckily for me, All my friends are in the safe zone, but I’m worried about them. While I feel lucky to get out of there in time, I also feel guilty for not being with my friends during this crisis. Shaken.”
The actor said such incidents also remind us how unpredictable our lives are. “Imagine a happy city burning down in one day, it’s incredible. Life is so unpredictable, and I think it reinforces the idea of living each day to the fullest. We never know what the next day will hold.” I really hope they manage to rebuild their lives soon,” he concluded.
Powerful winds have turned the wildfire into a devastating inferno Across Los Angeles, at least 16 people died and more than 12,000 structures were destroyed, officials said Sunday. Firefighters are working tirelessly to bring the blaze under control, while officials warn that strong winds predicted overnight and into early next week could hamper their efforts.
