Ashton Kutcher Uses Garden Hose to Protect Friend’s Home During L.A. Wildfires

The actor's efforts highlight the resourcefulness of residents as devastating wildfires overwhelm firefighting resources in Pacific Palisades.

Ashton Kutcher was filmed using a garden hose to water plants around his friend's home in Pacific Palisades to reduce its flammability during ongoing wildfires.
California wildfire experts confirm that watering vegetation can help slow the spread of flames by making plants less flammable.
The wildfires have caused extensive destruction, with numerous homes, including those of several celebrities, already burned down, and at least five fatalities reported.
Firefighting resources in the area are stretched thin, leading many residents to take individual action to protect properties and lives.
Kutcher's actions have drawn mixed reactions online, with some praising his efforts and others questioning their effectiveness given the scale of the fires.