In a heartfelt and emotional video, beloved actor and former WWE star Dwayne Johnson, better known as “The Rock,” finally breaks his silence on the devastating effects of the Maui wildfire crisis.
The actor took to his Instagram account to speak to his many concerned fans, who earnestly pleaded for his response in the face of this calamity.
The death toll from the fires continues to rise, with thousands more missing, as authorities begin efforts to ascertain the extent of the damage.
Read on to learn more.
Dwayne Johnson ‘Heartbroken’ About Fire Crisis
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Johnson openly shared his concerns and feelings about the wildfires that have devastated the beautiful island of Maui. His poignant words paint a vivid picture of the dire situation as he expresses his grief over the loss of life and property.
“I know that by this time all of you around the world have seen the utter devastation and devastation that has befallen the island of ohana, our island of Maui,” Johnson began in his Instagram post. “I’m really heartbroken, and I know you all are too.”
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The actor thanked fans for their love, prayers and concern in the midst of the crisis, pointing out that he has been communicating with organizations on the ground, helping with relief efforts. He offers ways for concerned fans and followers to donate to relief efforts, pointing them to the Maui Fund Hawaii Community Foundation.
“Heartbroken but faith and mana we are strong. First responders, healthcare teams, hotels, local businesses, boots on the ground organizations, and all our local heroes, stay strong – we love you and appreciate you,” Johnson captioned the post.
Dwayne Johnson Slammed For Not Speaking Up
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The “Black Adam” star’s heartfelt response comes after a growing number of fans expressed their frustration and disappointment over his social media silence regarding the Maui wildfire crisis.
One of her Instagram posts was flooded with comments from fans urging the star to use her influential voice to raise awareness of the environmental disaster that has plagued the Hawaiian island.
One fan wrote, “Don’t you have Samoan heritage? Aren’t you supposed to be talking about the tragic events in Maui? Show concern and raise awareness, please.”
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“Can you please bring awareness to the tragic events in Maui caused by the fire?” another fan pleaded. “We need support, positive energy, prayers, monetary donations, anything! Please use your platform to bring awareness!”
Amid cries for help, other fans of the actor stated that his silence on social media does not mean he is not doing his best to help the situation.
Tourists Seen Joking Amid Maui Forest Fire Wreckage
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Another Hollywood heavyweight of Hawaiian descent, Jason Momoa, also took to Instagram to warn tourists against taking vacation trips to the island, stating that the remaining resources are limited, and hotels should be reserved for evacuees.
“Maui is not your vacation spot right now,” the “Aquaman” star wrote. “DO NOT TRAVEL TO MAUI. Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island suffering this deeply.”
“Hello to everyone who has donated and shown love to the community in this time of need,” he added, pointing fans to those who wanted to donate to relief efforts for the same charitable organization as Johnson’s.
follow TMZ, a video of tourists frolicking in the ocean despite the devastation caused by wildfires in Maui has gone viral online. The gesture, which many called “insensitive,” caused netizens to insult the travel company. The company has apologized, stating that it will now cease business activities and plans to donate proceeds to charity.
Authorities Begin Efforts To Determine The Extent Of Damage
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In the wake of the devastating Maui crisis, authorities have sprung into action, launching a comprehensive effort to assess the extent of damage caused by wildfires.
With the death toll now approaching 100, a team of experts, search and rescue crews, along with local officials and environmental agencies, have begun a thorough examination of the affected area, aiming to measure the destruction and assess the impact on both. human communities and fragile island ecosystems.
Maui County Police Chief John Pelletier revealed that search crews had covered only 3% of the search area as the death toll rose to 93, according to New York Post.
“We have an area that we have to contain at least 5 square miles, and it’s full of our loved ones,” he said, adding that the death toll may rise and “none of us really know the size yet.”
Efforts to identify the dead proved puzzling as Pelletier stated that the body “disintegrated” when lifted, bringing the number of identified dead to two.
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