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Grimes Evacuates Los Angeles as Wildfires Claim Lives and Destroy Thousands of Structures

The musician warns of the broader implications of climate change while reflecting on the devastation caused by the fires in Los Angeles.

  • Los Angeles wildfires have forced nearly 200,000 residents, including musician Grimes, to evacuate as flames destroy over 10,000 structures and claim at least 10 lives since January 7.
  • Grimes described the situation as 'Biblical' and warned of the broader global consequences of climate change, including billions of potential climate refugees.
  • In a series of posts, she highlighted the fragility of supply chains and the interconnectedness of global issues, urging collective action to address environmental crises.
  • The singer expressed profound sadness for the victims of the fires and shared her personal experience of aimlessly driving out of the city after multiple evacuation warnings.
  • Grimes also defended her ex-partner Elon Musk, praising his contributions to electric vehicles and climate change awareness, while calling for rational, fact-based discourse on environmental challenges.
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