Rob Lowe supports brother Chad after LA wildfires destroy his home, says entire neighborhood is 'gone’
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rob Lowe's brother Chad Lowe, 57, is among the many Los Angeles residents who have been left devastated by the wildfires in Southern California.
Chad lost his home and all his belongings to the Palisades Fire which has scorched nearly 24,000 acres.
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Rob Lowe says all of Chad Lowe's friends 'lost everything'
Speaking about his brother’s plight, Rob Lowe shared, “My brother unfortunately… Chad lost his home — everything in it. His entire neighborhood, gone.”
The tragedy has hit Chad’s family hard as he and his wife are parents to three young daughters.
“All their friends lost everything,” Rob added, according to Daily Mail.
Chad confirmed the loss on Instagram, posting a photo of the remains of his home.
The haunting image showed only a brick chimney standing amid ashes.
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“This is what remains of 10 years of building our lives. Our hearts are broken, but we are comforted by all the well wishes and offers of assistance,” he wrote.
Rob Lowe steps in as big brother
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In the wake of the disaster, Rob has stepped up to help his younger brother.
The 'Parks and Recreation' star opened his home and his wardrobe to Chad, joking about the “big brother hand-me-downs” he’s shared.
“He’s back to being 15-years-old,” Rob quipped during an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
“He loves to dress like a dad. I give him a lot of crap. So I took my most dad... Hokas,” he said.
The LA fires’ devastating toll
The wildfires, fueled by dry conditions and heavy winds, have left a trail of destruction across Los Angeles County.
Over 100,000 residents have been forced to evacuate and at least 25 lives have been lost.
The Eaton Fire has burned over 14,000 acres while the Hughes Fire, a new blaze, threatens communities near Castaic Lake.
Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the blazes, often putting their lives at risk.
Chad’s Instagram post extended his gratitude to these first responders, calling them “true heroes.”
He wrote, “We are incredibly grateful to all the first responders, police, and firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect all of us.”
Chad Lowe's message of resilience
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Despite the overwhelming loss, Chad remains optimistic about the future.
“We are ok and will be ok. We have each other,” he wrote.
“Home really is where the heart is. Hold those you love close. Take care of each other. This crazy thing called ‘life’ is so damn precious,” he added.
This is not the first time Rob has shown his appreciation for the bravery of first responders.
During the 2017 Thomas Fire in Montecito, Rob welcomed firefighters into his home, offering them meals and sharing his gratitude on social media.