The Game assists firefighters and first responders amid LA fire
The Game revealed that he has been volunteering to assist the 'brave' firefighters and first responders as they currently battle the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
The Game revealed that he has been volunteering to assist the 'brave' firefighters and first responders as they currently battle the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.Â
The California Vacation rapper, 45, took to his main Instagram page to share three separate posts to document how he has been helping in 'anyway I can to make their days a little easier.'Â
Earlier this week on Tuesday, the catastrophic blazes - such as the Pacific Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire - began in Southern California amid strong Santa Ana winds.Â
Over 12,000 structures have been destroyed and the death toll has now risen to 24 as of Sunday evening, per the Los Angeles Times.  Â
In the first clip uploaded to his account, the music artist filmed himself as he joined firefighters on the ground in L.A. County.Â
As he walked around, The Game - whose real name is Jayceon Terrell Taylor - sent his gratitude and appreciation to the first responders.Â
The Game, 45, revealed that he has been volunteering to assist the 'brave' firefighters and first responders as they currently battle the devastating Los Angeles wildfires
The California Vacation rapper took to his main Instagram page to share three separate posts to document how he has been helping in 'anyway I can to make their days a little easier'
The performer also paused to take photos and selfies with some of the firefighters who excitedly recognized him.Â
In the caption of the post, he penned to his followers: 'Out here with firemen from all over the west coast who are really out here fighting this fire with everything they've got.'
'Bringing coffee, tea, blankets, pillows, water… anything that will make waking up n getting back to it a little easier!!!!'
The Game also uploaded a second video which he filmed while inside a vehicle and also donned a black cap that had 'Pasadena Fire Department' on the front in red lettering.Â
'We came out here this morning man with blankets, pillows, coffee, bananas, water, just anything that we can, you know, bring to help all these firemen out here on the wake up.'Â
'They doing big, amazing things here,' the rapper continued. 'Now, we're going to hit the Altadena area and rescue some animals. Drop them off at the shelter. And then we're gonna hit the other side of town.'Â
He also added that, 'It's just a time where everybody needs everybody. It's one of those times in America where everybody just needs to hone in on what's going on here and do anything that you can to help.'Â
The Game shared that he plans to 'do a lot more' to gather more information for those that want to also help out and donate.Â
In the first clip uploaded to his account, the music artist filmed himself as he joined firefighters on the ground in L.A. County
As he walked around, The Game - whose real name is Jayceon Terrell Taylor - sent his gratitude and appreciation to the first responders
The performer also paused to take photos and selfies with some of the firefighters who excitedly recognized him
In the caption of the post, he penned to his followers: 'Out here with firemen from all over the west coast who are really out here fighting this fire with everything they've got'
'Bringing coffee, tea, blankets, pillows, water… anything that will make waking up n getting back to it a little easier!!!!' the star addedÂ
The Game also uploaded a second video which he filmed while inside a vehicle and also donned a black cap that had 'Pasadena Fire Department' on the front in red lettering
Alongside the reel, the star wrote, 'Me & my team have been down here with the brave men & women fire fighters on the grown day in & day out assisting anyway I can to make their days a little easier.'
'The hearts & level of humility in each & every soul down here is a beautiful thing to witness & be a part of.'
He added, 'These fighters are coming from all over the city, state & country to help put an end to what has been a long week of catastrophic events caused by these fires.'Â
The Game explained that, 'They kept thanking me for being here… and in my mind I'm like, "No, THANK YOU !!!" for doing the unimaginable in a time of pure terror & despair.'Â
'My heart goes out to each & every person directly affected & those watching from all over the world who are mentally in pieces over what has happened in my city.'
'I am here for Los Angeles & I will always be here to do my part,' the music artist - who was born in Compton - added.Â
In conclusion, the How We Do rapper shared, 'To everyone calling me.. asking how they can help, stay locked in to my page as I'll be posting information, links etc to get everyone in a position to assist.'Â
The Game's third post on Sunday included photos as he volunteered on the ground and told his fans, 'Los Angeles is an amazing city & together we will restore the city one helping hand at a time.'
'My heart goes out to each & every person directly affected & those watching from all over the world who are mentally in pieces over what has happened in my city,' the rapper sharedÂ
'I am here for Los Angeles & I will always be here to do my part,' the music artist - who was born in Compton - added
'I can't thank you guys enough for coming from all over the country to help our own firefighter's & putting your lives on the line for us.'
Other celebrities - such as Jennifer Garner - have also been helping out amid the devastation to assist victims of the fires as well as the first responders. Â
The fires began on Tuesday amid strong winds - and include the Palisades and Eaton Fire.Â
The Palisades blaze has currently burned 23,707 acres and is 11% contained as of Sunday, per the LA Times.Â
The Eaton Fire located near Altadena and Pasadena has burned 14,117 acres and is 27% contained.Â
The Palisades blaze has currently burned 23,707 acres and is 11% contained as of Sunday, per the LA Times; a firefighter seen on Thursday in AltadenaÂ
High winds are expected to pick up again from Sunday and last through the middle of the week on Wednesday - with some gusts expected to reach as high as 70mph; taken on Saturday in Pacific PalisadesÂ
In total, over 12,000 structures have been destroyed in the catastrophic infernos - which include homes, schools and churches. And the death toll has risen to 24 as of Sunday.Â
High winds are expected to pick up again from Sunday and last through the middle of the week on Wednesday - with some gusts expected to reach as high as 70mph.Â
In a statement, CalFire said: 'Life-threatening winds and dangerously low humidity are forecast for much of Southern California - from Ventura to San Diego - creating a significant risk of rapid fire spread. The winds will cause increased fire activity.'Â
A number of residents and stars have lost their homes, such as Anthony Hopkins, Paris Hilton, Jeff Bridges, Billy Crystal, Joshua Jackson, Eugene Levy and Miles Teller. Â