Jennifer Aniston issued an important public service announcement as several neighborhoods in Southern California were engulfed by wildfires.
The Friends alum joined the wave of celebrities sending thoughts and prayers to those affected by the Palisades Fire, which began tearing through Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Many actors and actresses have been directly impacted by the fires as they faced evacuations and watched their homes burn.
As firefighters continued battling the flames on Wednesday, Jan. 8, The Morning Show star posted her PSA on Instagram Stories to remind her friends and fans living in the Los Angeles area that fires don’t only impact people.
“If you’re near the Palisades fires please be mindful that wild animals are fleeing the flames and may show up in your yards,” Aniston’s message read. A screenshot of her PSA was later posted on X, formerly Twitter.
"The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection advises bringing your pets indoors at night to give wildlife a safe path to pass through,” the actress’ message continued. “Consider leaving out buckets of water for these animals—they are scared, exhausted, and may have lost their homes. A little kindness can help them recover and survive.”
Aniston, 55, also shared a screenshot on Instagram Stories that contained information about evacuation centers open to people, pets and large animals.
As of 1:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday, the Palisades Fire had burned 15,832 acres and was 0 percent contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). The Eaton Fire, another wildfire that began nearby on Tuesday, had burned 10,600 acres and was also 0 percent contained by early Wednesday afternoon.
The Palisades and Eaton fires were just two of the wildfire incidents that California firefighters responded to in the first few days of 2025. More than 55 wildfires had already started in the state since the start of the new year, according to Cal Fire.
