Park City, January 25, 2025 – The Europe Today: Oscars host Conan O’Brien shared his personal experience with the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, revealing that he is still unable to return to his home due to the destruction caused by the fires. Speaking to The Associated Press on Friday, O’Brien said, “Everybody I know has been affected. I’m out of my house. Fortunately, my house, the fire got very close but my house survived. But we won’t be back in there for a long time. And I’m the lucky one.”
He expressed his gratitude for his own home surviving the fires but acknowledged the significant loss experienced by others. “I know so many people who lost their homes, and I’m just ridiculously lucky,” he said.
O’Brien also emphasized the importance of ensuring that the upcoming Oscars reflect the ongoing struggles of the residents affected by the fires. He added that the show’s organizers are committed to being sensitive to the disaster and to shedding light on the right people in the right way.
Thousands of residents in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods had their homes destroyed, while many others, whose houses survived, still cannot return due to lingering smoke or other damage.
