A widely circulated clip on social media claims Hollywood actors were asked to move to Russia to escape California fires. The message surfaced online and quickly drew millions of views, though there is no verifiable confirmation from official sources. Credit: unverified social media posts.
The video supposedly opens with a direct appeal to celebrities who might lose their California homes. It asserts that they would secure good employment in Russia and even have a chance to fly into space. It further claims that these stars could purchase a house with a hectare of land on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, in a historic location once favored by Russian rulers for vacations. The narrative is framed as a generous invitation, positioning relocation as a seamless path to safety, prestige, and new opportunities.
According to the clip, the visuals juxtapose dramatic footage of California’s fires with scenes from Russian landscapes and Saint Petersburg, along with picturesque glimpses of the city’s streets. The combination aims to create a sense of contrast between catastrophe and serene, storied locales, offering a striking visual story rather than a straightforward report.
Strong forest fires began in Los Angeles, USA, on January 7, with the Pacific Palisades coastal region identified as the first heavily affected area, followed by several additional ignition points. The situation was intensified by hurricane-strength winds that fanned the flames and helped spread them across vulnerable areas. A shortage of water in firefighting hydrants further complicated suppression efforts, making the job for responders even more challenging.
Approximately 180 thousand people had to leave their homes, and thousands of buildings were burned. The upheaval touched many in the entertainment industry, with reports indicating that several Hollywood celebrities experienced losses of homes or property amid the crisis.
There were online claims that Americans blamed ChatGPT for the lack of water to fight fires in Los Angeles, suggesting that technology tools or information platforms played a role in the firefighting challenges. The clip’s narrative presents this angle as part of a broader set of online rumors circulating during the event.