Christen Harper, Wife of NFL Star Jared Goff, on California Wildfires: 'Scary, Helpless Situation'


Christen Harper, wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, expressed sadness over the wildfires that have ravaged the Los Angeles area over the past two days.

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model posted a video showing the destruction the wildfires have caused in the region and offered her take on the terrifying situation.

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Christen Harper and Jared Goff on the red carpet before the NFL Honors at Symphony Hall in Phoenix, Arizona on February 9, 2023. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)

“Just terrifying,” she wrote in a post on her Instagram Stories. “Thinking of everyone (affected) by these devastating fires in Los Angeles.

“So many places I loved all my life were gone forever. Friends who lost their homes and were displaced. Such a scary and helpless situation.

“Thinking of all the brave firefighters and first responders who work tirelessly to keep people safe.”

Goff played with the Los Angeles Rams from 2016 to 2020 before being traded to the Lions for Matthew Stafford.

CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES PROGRESS ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY, FORCING THOUSANDS TO EVACUATE THEIR HOMES

Firefighter fights the fire

Firefighters battle the fire as it burns multiple structures in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Rams stars Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua offered their thoughts and prayers for the devastating situation.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires,” Kupp wrote on X. “Thank you to the firefighters, first responders and everyone else who did the best they could under unfathomable circumstances.”

Nacua added: “Thank you to all the first responders! God bless the affected families!”

Palisades fire burns Christmas tree at home

A Christmas tree inside a residence burns in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Ethan Swope/AP)

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At least five fires have broken out in the area since Tuesday afternoon. Several people have died and more than 1,000 structures have been lost.

Fox News' Ryan Canfield contributed to this report.

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