The wildfires in Maui have been incredibly heartbreaking. Everyone around the globe has been sending their thoughts and prayers to those affected. Celebrities have also been trying to raise awareness and help raise funds.
Now, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is opening up about how he feels about the entire situation.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says he is “completely heartbroken” as the wildfires in Maui continue to rage on. “I know that, by now, all of you around the world have seen the complete destruction and devastation that has hit our Hawaiian islands — our island of Maui — and I’m completely heartbroken over this and I know all of you are too,” Johnson said in a video he shared on his Instagram account.
“Everything that I’ve seen transpire over these past couple of days, everything that continues to transpire hour by hour, minute by minute, it’s all heartbreaking,” the actor shared.
As the death toll from the fire rises to over 93 casualties, this is the deadliest U.S. wildfire in almost a century. The historic town of Maui has been razed by the fire.
Johnson has been in touch with relief efforts and is raising more awareness about them as well so people can donate to the causes and help the devastation in some way. Johnson highlighted the The Hawaii Community Foundation and gave tips on the best ways to lend aid “and I will continue to get as much information as possible.”
“Heartbroken but our faith and mana is strong,” the actor wrote in the caption of the post. “First responders, health care teams, hotels, locals businesses, boots on the ground organizations and all our local heroes, stay strong – we love you and appreciate you. All our local families, our ohana, our aiga, stay strong thru this devastating time.”
Johnson himself is of Samoan descent and live in Hawaii for some time during his childhood, reiterating the strength of his people. He wrote, “Resilience resolve is our DNA. Our ancestors are in our blood. This is who we are. This is what we do.” His mother was also born in Hawaii.
He ended his post by saying, “I love you. Stay strong.” Other influential native Hawaiians such as Jason Momoa and Auli’i Cravalho also raised their voices and asked people to help the islands.
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This is such a heartbreaking event. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the people of Hawaii and everyone that has been affected. We hope the situation comes under control as soon as possible.
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