Los Angeles wildfires: My home burnt to the ground — Singer Jhené Aiko laments

Popular American singer and songwriter, Jhené Aiko, has revealed the devastating loss of her home in the Los Angeles wildfires.

In an emotional Instagram post on Thursday, 9 January, the 36-year-old artist shared that she, her two-year-old son Noah Hasani, whom she shares with rapper Big Sean, and her 16-year-old daughter Namiko Love are safe.

However, their family home has been completely destroyed.

She wrote, “Praying for everyone this morning,” Aiko wrote. “Those who lost their home, those who lost their life’s work, those who lost their life. Praying for my city. Praying for the wildlife and lost pets. Praying for the world 💙.”

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She continued, “Let suffering be a gift; a lesson in compassion.”

In a follow-up post, Aiko confirmed the full extent of the loss. “Me and my children’s home is gone. Burned to the ground with all of our things inside. Lord have mercy 🙏 Thankful we still have each other 💙 starting from scratch. My heart is so heavy 💔,” she shared, adding, “God bless us ALL 💙.”

The wildfires, which began earlier this week, have swept across Southern California, forcing over 80,000 residents to flee.

The flames have ravaged large parts of the Los Angeles area, with many homes reduced to ashes.

Among the displaced are several high-profile residents, including actors Leighton Meester and Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes, and Cameron Mathison, as well as Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, all of whom have confirmed losing their homes.

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