California Wildfires Destroy Homes, Kill 24

Jay Leno, reflecting on the devastation caused by the recent wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, described the disaster as the largest he has witnessed, comparing it to the scale of 9/11 with approximately 10,000 buildings affected. He expressed his doubts about the area's recovery, predicting that Pacific Palisades may not exist for five or six years due to the extensive damage. Despite the destruction, Leno highlighted the strong sense of community emerging as residents and celebrities, including Jennifer Garner, rally to support relief efforts. He has actively participated by serving meals to firefighters from his vintage fire truck, fostering morale among those battling the blazes. Leno remains hopeful, asserting that the community will ultimately persevere through this crisis. The ongoing wildfires have claimed at least 24 lives, with critical fire weather conditions persisting in Southern California.