Amid all the heartbreak and destruction from the Los Angeles fires in recent days there have been many acts of bravery and kindness on display.
Holly Rowe offered a glimpse into that side of the disaster Saturday. The ESPN reporter and play-by-play announcer posted a message on X offering fire victims a place to stay.
“If you are displaced due to LA fires, we all want to help. I have room for 8 people in Salt Lake City,” Rowe wrote. “It’s a 9 hour drive. I can pay for gas or flights. We all feel helpless and want to do something. Please reach out. Will help if I can.”
If you are displaced due to LA fires, we all want to help. I have room for 8 people in Salt Lake City. It’s a 9 hour drive. I can pay for gas or flights. We all feel helpless and want to do something. Please reach out. Will help if I can.
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) January 11, 2025
Fires in the Los Angeles area continued to burn Saturday, with more than 37,000 acres destroyed so far. There have been 11 deaths reported, with thousands of structures burned and tens of thousands of residents forced to evacuate.
Some sports media pros have experienced the loss of their home, or been forced to evacuate. Rowe’s generous offer amid all the tragedy was a welcome sign, and many noticed her kind gesture.
A tremendous, generous offer from @sportsiren – thank you Holly, for your kindness and leadership – and hi. https://t.co/75zEaQ7OuP
— Amy Trask (@AmyTrask) January 11, 2025
Holly, proof again that you’re not only an incredible human being – but a national treasure!! ❤️
We need more @sportsiren in the world!!! https://t.co/Raj20ZaXPQ
— Cindy Bristow (@cindybristow) January 11, 2025
This is even more remarkable considering that Holly’s own home in Salt Lake was threatened by fire just last year. https://t.co/62IYN7QeC2
— Pete (@PeteinStJohn) January 11, 2025
You’re a good person, Holly Rowe!
— John Lowery (@LoweryJohn1) January 11, 2025
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