Hawaiian model Brittan Byrd shared footage of the devastation in Maui that took place after a horrific wildfire swept through the island.
Brittan, who also appeared on season 4’s “Too Hot To Handle,” often splits her time between Los Angeles, California, and her home state of Hawaii, and she said her heart was “heavy” thinking about the lives lost in the wildfires in an Instagram post shared on Saturday night.
Hawaiian Model Brittan Byrd Speaks Out On Maui Wildfire Devastation: ‘My Heart Is So Heavy’
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In a thoughtful Instagram post shared on Saturday night, the Netflix reality star shared a slideshow on Instagram featuring aerial footage of the destruction. Homes have been destroyed, businesses have been demolished, and cultural landmarks that have stood for decades have all been destroyed in the fire that has so far claimed dozens of lives.
“My heart is so heavy right now for Lāhainā, and all the people, ohana, homes, local businesses, and livelihoods lost in the tragic wildfires that happened a few days ago,” she wrote in the caption. “Words cannot describe the immense pain and loss that Maui is enduring right now, so I am asking you to please make room for these beautiful people, and consider the options we all have from afar to help support homeless families in need.”
Instagram | Brittan Byrd
“Whether it’s donating supplies/needs, donating funds, or raising awareness ~ every little bit helps, and any/all help is always, ALWAYS, appreciated. Thank you,” he added, listing the Instagram handle for the organization fans can donate to in the description of his Instagram post.
Many fans offered their thoughts and prayers. “Very heartbreaking. It reminds me of the fire we had near where I live here in northern California in a place called Paradise, CA. I actually watched a video of what one guy went through during our fire the same night before your fire started,” commented one fan. “This is very horrible and sad. I pray for everyone for healing and that they find a place to live and recover all that was lost,” another follower chimed in.
A list of organizations that individuals can donate to can be seen below:
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancee Lauren Sánchez made a huge donation to help those suffering in Hawaii. The couple pledged to donate $100 million to provide support and resources for areas devastated by the fire.
Over the weekend, Lauren took to Instagram to release a joint statement from her and Jeff Bezos. “Jeff and I are saddened by what happened in Maui,” she began. “We are thinking of all the families who have lost so much and the communities that have been devastated.”
Instagram | Lauren Sanchez
“The immediate needs are important, and so is the long-term rebuilding that needs to happen – even after much of the attention has died down,” he continued. “Jeff and I are creating the Maui Fund and dedicating $100 million to help Maui get back on its feet now and in the years to come as ongoing needs reveal themselves.”
Many famous fans and friends supported the decision to donate in the comments. Heiress Paris Hilton commented “It’s amazing!” along with the raised hand emoji. Celebrity fitness trainer Senada Greca wrote, “Really devastating what happened in Maui. What you and Jeff are doing is amazing. We will contribute.”
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On Saturday, Hawaii governor Josh Green said that the Maui wildfires are “the biggest natural disaster we’ve ever experienced,” adding, “It’s also going to be a natural disaster that will take an incredible amount of time to recover from” (via CNN).
As of Sunday morning, the death toll from the wildfires stood at 93, but that number is expected to rise in the coming days and weeks as rescue efforts continue. Maui Police Chief John Pelletier warned that the death toll could rise into the hundreds, warning, “None of us really know the size.”
Pelletier went on to say that it was difficult to identify the remains of wildfire victims, adding, “The remains we found were through fire that melted metal.” More than two thousand buildings were reported destroyed, with economic losses amounting to more than six billion dollars.
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