Twitch streamer Hasan “HasanAbi” took to his livestream to address his community after a wildfire reportedly ignited near his home in Los Angeles, California. On January 8, 2025, HasanAbi monitored the developing situation closely, even as the fire threatened the densely populated Hollywood Hills area.
During his stream, HasanAbi tuned into ABC7’s coverage of the wildfire and responded to a live viewer who urged him to prepare for a possible evacuation. The Turkish-American political commentator assured viewers that he was ready:
“It’s being pushed South by the Northern winds, 10 minutes ago. But, it’s now saying the fire is moving significantly up the hill. Oh, wait! I have Watch Duty, yes. I am monitoring it from Watch Duty. No, it’s going South. ‘It will spread, dude, get ready.’ I’m ready to go. I have my stuff packed. I am prepared.”
HasanAbi also highlighted the housing density in Hollywood Hills, emphasizing the potential danger posed by the wildfire:
“You don’t understand, like, this is not what the Hill looks like. Okay? The amount of houses that are there, the amount of apartments that are there, is crazy!”
The streamer later informed his audience that fellow Twitch personalities Will Neff and Caroline Kwan were planning to evacuate to his residence due to the wildfire’s proximity to their home:
“Runyon Canyon is all apartments. Will and Caroline are most likely to come here now. They’re evacuating here, but I told him, like, we might have to evacuate as well, potentially from here, if this spreads even further. I don’t think so, but you never know.”
Fellow streamer and 100 Thieves co-owner Rachell “Valkyrae” also shared updates on the wildfire. Her week-long streaming marathon with Brittany “Cinna,” originally set to begin the following day, was postponed due to their chosen venue being in the fire zone.
“The Airbnb that we had booked and were prepping for the marathon that was supposed to start tomorrow, it’s actually in the fire zone. So, unfortunately, we have to reschedule. Also, power is going out!”
Later that day, Valkyrae reassured her followers on X (formerly Twitter) that she was safe but staying vigilant:
“We are ok but staying cautious! LA friends and family, please don’t wait until the last minute to evacuate. The Watch Duty app has been so helpful keeping track of all the fires and evacuations zones. Safety above all.”
As the wildfire situation evolves, popular streamers like HasanAbi and Valkyrae are urging their followers to prioritize safety and be prepared to evacuate if necessary. With Los Angeles residents on high alert, the importance of tools like Watch Duty and timely updates cannot be overstated.