Famous Moroccan artist survives California fires and loses his belongings
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press
Moroccan artist Said Taghmaoui survived the devastating fires that ravaged California, but his home in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood was not spared from the fire, which also destroyed more than 10,000 buildings.
Taghmaoui documented the moments of destruction through photos and videos that he shared with his followers on Instagram.
Said Taghmaoui
Taghmaoui documents the disaster
Taghmaoui posted photos and videos showing the extent of the damage caused by the fires in California, including the last photos he took before fleeing the neighborhood as the flames quickly ignited.
A shocking description of what happened
Taghmaoui said: “We are still in great shock! » We went through hell. I tried to salvage what I could, but the whole neighborhood burned down, as did my house. I only got to keep a few small things like my car and a few simple collectibles, but most importantly I survived. »
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Details of the devastating fire
The fire broke out Tuesday morning in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood and spread quickly due to high winds. According to preliminary reports, the fire killed 10 people, destroyed around 10,000 buildings and forced more than 130,000 people to leave their homes.
The impact of the fire on Hollywood
The fire spread to the Hollywood Hills, approaching Hollywood Boulevard and the Chinese Theater. The fire also led to the cessation of filming of many films and series in Hollywood, as well as the closure of the Universal Studios park. The announcement of the Oscar nominations and the Critics’ Awards ceremony have also been postponed.
