The mother of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was evacuated from her Los Angeles-area home as wildfires raged Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
Kerr’s 90-year-old mother, Ann, left her Pacific Palisades home when evacuation orders were given. The coach spoke about the harrowing situation that developed after the team’s 114-98 loss to the Miami Heat.
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
“I want to send my thoughts and condolences to everyone who is dealing with the fires in Los Angeles,” he said. “My mom lives in Pacific Palisades. She had to evacuate.”
Everett Dayton, a member of the organization’s player development department, lost his family home in the area, Kerr said.
“Everything I see and read is terrifying about what’s happening down there,” Kerr said. “So I just want to send thoughts to everyone who is going through the devastation of the fire. Obviously the game is secondary to that and a lot of things in life. Perspective is important.”
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES PROGRESS ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY, FORCING THOUSANDS TO EVACUATE THEIR HOMES
The Palisades Fire burns during a wind storm on the west side of Los Angeles on January 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Ringo Chiu)
Ann Kerr was among thousands forced to flee the area when three separate fires broke out in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday. The first began near a nature preserve in the inland hills northeast of Los Angeles. The second occurred in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. The third, which began around 10:30 p.m. PT, occurred in the San Fernando Valley.
On Monday, Los Angeles authorities warned of strong winds that would hit the region. Winds helped fuel the fires on Tuesday, with some locations seeing gusts exceeding 60 mph and increasing to 70 mph early Wednesday.
Wind whips embers as the Palisades Fire burns during a wind storm on the west side of Los Angeles on January 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Ringo Chiu)
A high wind warning was in effect for the region until 6 p.m. PT, the weather service said.
