2023-08-11 13:51:52
Honolulu, Hawaii-born actor Jason Momoa says he is devastated by the raging wildfires in his home state.
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The devastating fires of the past few days have claimed at least 55 lives and burned more than 1,000 structures in the city of Lahaina, whose downtown area has been almost entirely decimated.
“We are devastated and heartbroken for our friends and ‘ohana (family) on the island of Maui who have been impacted by the recent wildfires,” said Jason Momoa on his Instagram account.
The actor known for his roles in the series “Game of Thrones” and the movie “Aquaman” also shared links to organizations that help the victims of this tragedy.
Local authorities believe the death toll from the fires might rise as searches continue for missing people.
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