American actress and singer Mandy Moore recently expressed deep gratitude for the Los Angeles Fire Department after they stepped in to protect her neighborhood during the Eaton Fire. The devastating blaze, situated approximately 30 miles from the Pacific Palisades fire, caused significant damage to the 40-year-old star’s home, but their efforts spared it from total destruction.
Taking to social media on Saturday, Mandy praised the heroic firefighters and shared a poignant image of them taking a well-deserved break with fast food. “Grateful doesn’t cover it,” she wrote. “Hope these guys got a round of double doubles on the house!” Her heartfelt post highlighted the extraordinary dedication of first responders working tirelessly to save lives and property.
Despite the partial survival of her home, Mandy opened up about the profound sense of “survivor’s guilt” she has been experiencing. “Miraculously, the main part of our house is still standing. For now. It’s not livable but mostly intact,” she shared. However, the fire claimed other parts of her property, including the studio belonging to her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, and his brother Griffin.
“We lost Taylor and Griffin’s studio with every instrument and piece of equipment they’ve ever owned,” she revealed. The garage and back house were also destroyed. Tragically, Mandy’s street was not spared the full brunt of the fire, as she recounted that “every house on our street is gone.”
Mandy also shared the heartbreak of seeing loved ones lose everything. “My in-laws, my brother and sister-in-law—just six weeks from welcoming their first baby—our best friends… everyone we know lost everything,” she wrote.
The “This Is Us” star emphasized her deep connection to her community and her commitment to helping those affected. “We love this community and will do everything we can to help rebuild and support,” she vowed.
Mandy’s openness about her loss and gratitude for the firefighters has sparked widespread empathy and appreciation for the first responders who risk their lives to combat wildfires, which have become an increasingly devastating challenge for California communities. Her story is a reminder of resilience and the importance of community support in the face of such tragedies.
